Peter tells Heidi that her grandfather might cut her head off if he gets really mad at her. Peter pantomimes cutting Heidi's throat, and she has an alarmed reaction to it. After Heidi is introduced to her grandfather, she sees him with a large kitchen knife. She braces herself as though something bad may happen, but sees that he is only cutting food. She breathes a sigh of relief.
Profanity
None
The term "Gypsy" is used, which by today's standards can be considered racially derogatory. A Romani individual is portrayed negatively.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
A man in a detentional cell is visibly intoxicated and hits a bench against the cell wall while singing.
The grandfather is seen smoking a pipe.
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild
Fraülein Rottenmeier breaks Heidi's snow globe as an act of revenge.