It was directed by Karel Lamač . Little Dorrit, novel by Charles Dickens, published serially from 1855 to 1857 and in book form in 1857. Amy Dorrit, referred to as Little Dorrit, is born in and lives much of Company Credits | Read Little Dorrit character and actor profiles . Character & Cast. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Amy and her family's world is transformed when her employer's son, Arthur Clennam, returns from overseas to solve his family's mysterious legacy and discovers that their lives are interlinked. Director 2 Credits.