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Cinema Splendor ®

Two orphaned girls have only one wish: to find a home for Christmas. With a little help from their guardian angels, they discover that miracles really can happen when you find the strength to believe.  #christmasmovie

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00:00:00Transcription by CastingWords

00:00:30It was unlike any other Christmas in Belford Hills.

00:00:34Amid the tinsel strewn over the trees, the carols that filled the air,

00:00:38and the excitement of children counting the days till Christmas,

00:00:42there was something else at work.

00:00:45Something magical indeed.

00:01:00What is it?

00:01:21What is it, Annabelle?

00:01:22Oh, my goodness.

00:01:23Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hill, there's a child at Belford Hills Hospital

00:01:27who is in desperate need of adoption.

00:01:30Please come as soon as possible. Her name is Emily.

00:01:33She'll be expecting you. Sincerely, Rose.

00:01:35They found a child for us.

00:01:42In the midst of the festivities at Christmas,

00:02:05Mother Genevieve?

00:02:06The sisters at St. Mary were busy in their own way.

00:02:09Mother Genevieve?

00:02:10But they spent this time looking after the poor, the downtrodden,

00:02:13Sister Mary?

00:02:14and the uncared poor.

00:02:14Come in, come in.

00:02:18Mother Genevieve, I know I shouldn't have brought her here,

00:02:20but I didn't know what else to do.

00:02:22I found her living in a box car,

00:02:24probably left behind by the orphan train.

00:02:26She said her name is Emily.

00:02:28You did the right thing coming here.

00:02:30Come on, follow me.

00:02:33Put her in this bed.

00:02:39Poor child.

00:02:47Emily?

00:02:48Emily, can you hear me, dear?

00:02:53She's burning up.

00:02:57Where am I?

00:03:01You're going to be all right now, dear.

00:03:03You're safe.

00:03:08Mother Genevieve,

00:03:09may I speak with you for a moment?

00:03:17Why did you bring her here?

00:03:19You know this is not a shelter for children.

00:03:23Please accept this rosary.

00:03:25It has silver in it,

00:03:26and it'll pay for at least one night.

00:03:31Let me take a look at her.

00:03:35She has a high fever.

00:03:38Let's just hope it's not influenza.

00:03:40I want her hydrated and isolated.

00:03:42And this is not to happen again.

00:03:44No more.

00:03:45This is a private hospital.

00:03:47These beds are for people who can pay.

00:03:50Thank you, doctor.

00:03:55And it was always said of him

00:04:07that he knew how to keep Christmas well

00:04:09if any man alive possess the knowledge.

00:04:13May that be truly said of us

00:04:14and all of us.

00:04:16And so, as Tiny Tim observed,

00:04:20God bless us, everyone.

00:04:22Can you read it again?

00:04:24It's getting late.

00:04:26But it's Christmas Eve.

00:04:28Yes, darling.

00:04:29And happily now,

00:04:30there'll be many more to come.

00:04:32And not only will I read you

00:04:33more wonderful stories,

00:04:35I'll also sing you Christmas carols

00:04:36and teach you to dance.

00:04:38Promise?

00:04:39Well, you know every young girl

00:04:40should know how to dance.

00:04:42Thanks, Papa.

00:04:43Holy Mary, Mother of God,

00:04:55be a mother to all my children tonight.

00:04:59Protect them.

00:05:00Take care of them.

00:05:02And Lord, please,

00:05:04help Emily this night.

00:05:07Send your angels to watch over her,

00:05:11to guard and protect her.

00:05:12In your name we pray, Lord.

00:05:21Amen.

00:05:21No need to be alone, dear.

00:05:46Would you like hot chocolate

00:05:48or peppermint tea?

00:05:52Now, there are a great many things

00:05:53that I don't know about,

00:05:55but what I do know is

00:05:57that a cup of hot chocolate

00:05:58does wonders for the mind.

00:06:03Go on.

00:06:04Try something.

00:06:06Hmm.

00:06:09Ha, ha, ha.

00:06:10You see?

00:06:11But let's keep this between us.

00:06:16The doctors might not agree with me.

00:06:18Now, for a proper introduction.

00:06:21My name is Rose.

00:06:23I'm Emily.

00:06:26I've never seen you here before.

00:06:29Yes, I have been a bit delayed.

00:06:32Now, let's see.

00:06:34What are we going to do with you?

00:06:36What are we going to do with you?

00:06:37Ha, ha.

00:06:39Open wide.

00:06:41Go on.

00:06:42If your temperature is 98.5 and below,

00:06:50it means you have a chill

00:06:51and more hot chocolate should suffice.

00:06:54But if it's between 99 and 100 degrees,

00:06:58then you're running a fever.

00:06:59An ice cream might be more appropriate.

00:07:03Now, anything over 100...

00:07:06Oh, dear.

00:07:07Well, there's no doubt about it.

00:07:15I need to read you a story.

00:07:17A story?

00:07:19I don't see any reason to think otherwise.

00:07:23Now, let me see.

00:07:26I have long stories, short stories,

00:07:30adventures, westerns.

00:07:35Or what about a fairy tale?

00:07:37Now, we must begin

00:07:42where every story begins.

00:07:47Once upon a time,

00:07:49a long time ago,

00:07:51in a place called Millberry,

00:07:54during a time when the rich were very rich

00:07:56and the poor very poor,

00:07:59in fact, so poor

00:08:01that even the children were sent to work at the mills

00:08:04for the great robber barons.

00:08:07In that time,

00:08:09a young child was born named Annabelle

00:08:12to a family that lived by the sea.

00:08:17Annabelle's father, William,

00:08:19captained his own trading vessel,

00:08:22and Annabelle's mother, Sarah,

00:08:25made their home a loving and joyful place.

00:08:28Their happiness was nearly complete,

00:08:32until suddenly Annabelle contracted scarlet fever.

00:08:37So her father rushed home from the sea,

00:08:41for Annabelle was not expected to live.

00:08:45her fever still hasn't broken.

00:08:58I'm sorry, I've done everything I know to do.

00:09:02There has to be something.

00:09:08You have to help her.

00:09:10Sarah,

00:09:12continue applying a cool compress

00:09:14and keep her as comfortable as you can.

00:09:15Thank you for coming so late, Doctor.

00:09:27Doctor, your carriage is ready.

00:09:30I'm sorry, William.

00:09:31William, we can save her.

00:09:47I'll bring her fresh water.

00:09:48We can just keep her cool.

00:09:51Sarah.

00:09:52We can break the fever in time.

00:09:59I know we can.

00:10:09God help us.

00:10:10Angels above,

00:10:24hear my prayer.

00:10:26Heal my child,

00:10:29let her live.

00:10:33Bring her through this night.

00:10:38through this night.

00:10:45Give her a chance for happiness.

00:10:51Save her from the darkness.

00:10:58Please, let her live.

00:11:03Let her live.

00:11:08Let her live.

00:11:10God bring a miracle about.

00:11:15Don't let her light go on.

00:11:20I know you're strong enough to heal.

00:11:25A brokenness,

00:11:28soul of tears.

00:11:31And disappear

00:11:33when you are near.

00:11:37Angels,

00:11:38hear,

00:11:39hear my prayer.

00:11:43Give this child

00:11:45No reason to fear.

00:11:48Hold her through this night.

00:11:56Through this night.

00:12:01Oh.

00:12:25Oh.

00:12:25Oh, my God.

00:12:56The night sky stirred, and in the distance, a star fell, as if a messenger was sent from the heavens to answer a prayer.

00:13:08Do you know what the star means, Emily?

00:13:13It's an angel.

00:13:17I don't believe in angels.

00:13:19Hmm, no, I don't suppose you do, but let's continue anyway.

00:13:28Where were we? Oh, yes.

00:13:29Oh, Annabelle, aren't you pretty?

00:13:43I'll always be with you, Annabelle.

00:13:50William, William, come quickly.

00:14:12Her fever has broken.

00:14:20Oh, hello.

00:14:22Annabelle's father and mother believe that just like in the great stories of old, a wondrous miracle occurred that saved Annabelle's life.

00:14:33Care for a little more hot chocolate?

00:14:35There you are.

00:14:41Oh, we're coming to one of my favorite parts.

00:14:50Annabelle grew to be a beautiful young girl.

00:14:54The only cloud in her otherwise perfect childhood was her father's long absences away at sea.

00:15:02During one of these times, something unusual happened to Annabelle.

00:15:07When we think of angels, we often imagine majestic winged beings soaring through the heavens.

00:15:18But not Annabelle's.

00:15:20He wore a gray suit with a straw hat.

00:15:26Now, all angels have special gifts, and Annabelle's was certainly the gift of laughter.

00:15:34Good man.

00:15:35How about a smile?

00:15:38A smile always makes things better.

00:15:44You know, I found it's the way you look at life.

00:15:49It's not the predicament you're in, it's the way you look at it.

00:15:53I mean, there's always a silver lining.

00:15:55Sun's always shining somewhere.

00:15:57Keep a smile on your face.

00:16:02No need to be grumpy.

00:16:05Give them your winning smile.

00:16:08Be bright and bubbly.

00:16:11Lemons make lemonade.

00:16:13See what you gotta do.

00:16:16Stay on the sunny side.

00:16:19Bet you it'll turn out right.

00:16:21Smile and the world smiles back at you.

00:16:28When I grow up, I'm not gonna be G-R-U-M-P.

00:16:33Or I'll tell you no one wants to have you around.

00:16:36Wearing a great big crown.

00:16:39Now you give it a try.

00:16:41Keep a skip in your step.

00:16:44No need to be gloomy.

00:16:47Have the proper attitude.

00:16:49Be bright and bubbly.

00:16:52Troubles like clouds pop up and float away.

00:16:56When life gives you a kick.

00:17:00I got something that'll do the trick.

00:17:02Just smile and the world smiles back at you.

00:17:09Bet your money.

00:17:11A sour face will put you in the dump.

00:17:15Take it from me.

00:17:16The best way to be is okie dokie.

00:17:20Yippee!

00:17:20Now you try.

00:17:21Me?

00:17:22Yeah, you.

00:17:23Keep a smile on your face.

00:17:25No need to be grumpy.

00:17:29Give them your winning smile.

00:17:32Be bright and sunny.

00:17:34Lemons make lemonade to shower into sweet.

00:17:40Stay on the sunny side.

00:17:43Bet it'll turn out right.

00:17:45Smile and the world smiles back at you.

00:17:50It's been said that children see angels when others cannot.

00:18:03Whether that be the case, Annabelle knew that day that she had seen hers.

00:18:09She spoke about him to no one, not even her mother or father, for she had discovered a hidden secret friend.

00:18:17She never knew when she would see him again, but he always had a way of showing up, right when she needed him most.

00:18:28Time passed, and Annabelle's world was filled with magic and wonder.

00:18:34Least while I woo thee with soft melody.

00:18:46Everything looks lovely.

00:18:47I wanted to make sure you miss us.

00:18:51Father, take me on your ship tomorrow.

00:18:54I'd make a great first mate.

00:18:55Your impenetrable eyes and shrewd countenance appear to make you worthy.

00:19:07But, can you helm a ship in a strong gale?

00:19:11Aye, aye, Captain.

00:19:14With arctic winds blowing cold on your nose?

00:19:17Yes.

00:19:17I am in need of a special agent to take care of everything that I hold here, here on shore.

00:19:34Your mother, King Henry, and Lily Carson.

00:19:39Are you up to the task?

00:19:41I must warn you it's not to be taken lightly.

00:19:43Well, King Henry is hard to catch sometimes.

00:19:48But I have your word.

00:19:53Yes.

00:19:54Excellent.

00:19:56And for my part, I promise to return as soon as the winds will carry my ship.

00:20:01Besides, I fear my crew will fight over a fair maiden protégue.

00:20:08Annabelle, your father has something for you.

00:20:11Oh, what is it?

00:20:13Close your eyes.

00:20:26There.

00:20:29It's a machine.

00:20:34Oh, it's a music box.

00:20:37It's not just a music box.

00:20:39It's magical.

00:20:43When I'm at sea, whenever you turn this handle, the melody will be carried on the winds over wave upon wave until it reaches my ship.

00:20:53And I will hear it.

00:20:55And know that you're thinking of me.

00:21:00It's not very loud.

00:21:01Love carries over oceans and time.

00:21:08Do you believe me, Annabelle?

00:21:12Yes.

00:21:13And we are inseparable.

00:21:15Father, wouldn't it be better if you just stay with us at least one more day?

00:21:29Unless we set sail before the wind changes, I fear my journey will take twice as long.

00:21:36Annabelle, why don't you go wash up before we eat?

00:21:39It doesn't get any easier.

00:21:50Not for any luck.

00:21:51It doesn't get any easier.

00:21:51Not for any luck.

00:21:51Annabelle, why don't you go?

00:22:09It doesn't get any better.

00:22:09Sis fantastic.

00:22:10It doesn't get any better but it doesn't cross the ice.

00:22:12How is it so ready?

00:22:13It is set at different times.

00:22:20apprenticed away with the moon like this otros.

00:22:20Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven,

00:22:28Blossomed and lovely stars, and forget me not, see the angels.

00:22:34Must be beautiful looking at the stars from your ship.

00:22:37Hmm.

00:22:41Father, look, a shading star!

00:22:44Every once falls a star, a guardian angel is not far.

00:22:49Shh.

00:22:51Do you think it was an angel?

00:22:53Yes.

00:22:55Your guardian angel.

00:22:57Wondering why on earth are you up so late?

00:23:02Come on.

00:23:02It's time for bed.

00:23:03Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby, lullaby, dream for a while,

00:23:16Of angels' songs till morning comes, lullaby, lullaby.

00:23:30Oh, lullaby, lullaby, dream for a while, of angels' songs till morning comes.

00:23:37Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby.

00:23:40Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby.

00:23:42Come home.

00:23:43Come home.

00:23:44Come home.

00:23:48Come home, Missy.

00:24:10Come home, Missy.

00:24:18Father!

00:24:20Father, wait!

00:24:25Don't go.

00:24:29Take care of your mother for me.

00:24:40Father, wait!

00:24:59Was it dangerous where he was going?

00:25:02Oh, yes, quite dangerous.

00:25:06Her father's journey would take him away for over a year.

00:25:11And although his letters came frequently, Annabelle still missed him dearly.

00:25:18Months passed.

00:25:20Summer, with all of its festivities, quickly approached.

00:25:24And with it came the annual 4th of July parade.

00:25:29Fourth of July souvenirs.

00:25:31Get your souvenirs.

00:25:33Tappies, streamers, toys, and more.

00:25:38Annabelle didn't see much reason to celebrate.

00:25:44I mean, the happy festivities surrounding Millberry only made her miss her father more.

00:26:03In fact, she became determined not to be happy.

00:26:07Her attitude was glum, and in sore need of improvement.

00:26:12But little did Annabelle know, her angel was about to return, to help her with just that.

00:26:19There you are.

00:26:29Why, don't you look pretty.

00:26:34I smell popcorn.

00:26:37You want some?

00:26:39Oh!

00:26:40No, sir.

00:26:41Oh?

00:26:42You see, I had a penny, but then I spent it.

00:26:46Oh, I see.

00:26:48Here you go.

00:26:49For me?

00:26:50Go ahead, try some.

00:26:51Mmm!

00:26:52Delicious!

00:26:53You know, I knew a snail once who was a lot like you.

00:26:54A snail?

00:26:55Mm-hmm.

00:26:56But he thought he was a whale.

00:26:57A whale?

00:26:58What makes a snail think that it can swim like a great big whale?

00:27:03Or think that it can, can, can, can, can, can, swim with no fins or a tail?

00:27:10I think we make a big mistake when we never even try.

00:27:11A snail passes you by, and here's the reason why.

00:27:13A snail passes you by, and here's the reason why.

00:27:14He's got a proper attitude.

00:27:15A snail passes you by, and here's the reason why.

00:27:21He's got a proper attitude.

00:27:22I could follow through to keep him off the rope.

00:27:23And when too low, the kind of slow.

00:27:24And when too low, the kind of slow.

00:27:25And when too low, the kind of slow.

00:27:26He's got high hopes.

00:27:27Life's a little lesson.

00:27:28I think we make a big mistake when we never even try.

00:27:33A snail passes you by, and here's the reason why.

00:27:40He's got a proper attitude.

00:27:43I could follow through to keep him off the rope.

00:27:47And when too low, the kind of slow.

00:27:51He's got high hopes.

00:27:54Life's little lessons.

00:27:56Are full of lessons.

00:27:57To keep your chin up high.

00:28:00Just put one foot.

00:28:02In front of the other.

00:28:04Till trouble passes by.

00:28:07And soon you'll be finding.

00:28:09That the sun is shining.

00:28:11On your happiness again.

00:28:14Like a bird on the wing.

00:28:16You started to sing.

00:28:18There's blue skies again.

00:28:24It's inevitable.

00:28:25Ofpad.

00:28:26In front of heaven.

00:28:29In front of heaven.

00:28:30In front of heaven.

00:28:32In front of heaven.

00:28:33Under prostate.

00:28:34There's blue skies again.

00:28:35It's clear to the light.

00:28:36It's clear to the light.

00:28:39It's clear to expense.

00:28:41Szczepion.

00:28:42In front of heaven.

00:28:44If the love roaming might shine.

00:28:45Which above инд彈� state.

00:28:46All light of heaven.

00:28:47bast.

00:28:48It's clear to �.

00:28:49After a灯.

00:28:50You'll be finding that the sun is shining on your happiness again.

00:28:55Like a bird on the wing, you started to sing blue skies again.

00:29:04He's got a proper attitude, a good follow through the kitchen of the ropes.

00:29:12When he's been along, moving kind of slow, he's got high hopes.

00:29:18Life's little lessons are full of blessings, so keep your chin up high.

00:29:25Just put one foot in front of the other, so trouble passes by.

00:29:33It seemed that once again, her world was full of magic and wonder, just as it should be.

00:29:40But as time went by, instead of her father's return, an urgent telegram arrived.

00:29:51When news of great importance comes to a family whose loved one is at sea, with it arrives an element of dread.

00:30:03Annabelle's father was caught in a severe storm, and only remnants of his ship were found washed ashore.

00:30:12That day, the magic of youth began to slip away from Annabelle.

00:30:39With each rose cast into the sea went memories of her father, drifting away one by one.

00:30:56Those first few months were unbearable for Annabelle.

00:31:06Her heart was heavy with sorrow.

00:31:15Annabelle, you really must eat something.

00:31:20I know how hard it is, and how much we both miss your father.

00:31:43But we must try to keep going.

00:32:04I'll tell you what.

00:32:06Why don't we go into town today?

00:32:07Come, help me clear the table.

00:32:13Then we'll go.

00:32:25There you are.

00:32:26Dr. Lewis, so good to see you.

00:32:39Good morning, Mrs. Kinsley.

00:32:40Please, come in.

00:32:41I was on my way into town, and I thought I would stop by and check in on you and Annabelle.

00:32:46Annabelle, it's so nice to see you.

00:32:47Annabelle, would it be all right if you went out without me?

00:32:58I'll be there as soon as I can.

00:32:59Hmm?

00:33:08I'm so glad you came by today.

00:33:11I've been anxious to speak with you about Annabelle.

00:33:13She is still barely touching her food, and hardly speaking a word.

00:33:21I'm at a loss for what to do.

00:33:24Annabelle just needs time to adjust.

00:33:28Without William, we can no longer afford to keep the house.

00:33:39I'm so sorry.

00:33:43Does Annabelle know?

00:33:45How can I tell her?

00:33:48Do you have any other family who can help you?

00:33:52I have a stepsister, but she hasn't returned any of my letters.

00:33:57This is my last attempt.

00:33:59Oh, look at me.

00:34:01What a mess.

00:34:02I'm afraid I can't go out with this.

00:34:05Would you be so kind and mail this on your way into town?

00:34:08Of course.

00:34:09I'll send it right away.

00:34:10You must forgive me for burdening you with our troubles.

00:34:14Let me show you up.

00:34:16I'm sure your sister will come through.

00:34:19Yes.

00:34:20Yes, of course.

00:34:20I assume you saw this letter in the post today.

00:34:31Indeed.

00:34:32What are we to do?

00:34:35If we show your stepsister leniency on her rent now, where does it end?

00:34:40On the other hand, if we don't help her, and she can't take care of herself and the child,

00:34:44for all we know, she could end up on the street.

00:34:46What would people say?

00:34:47I'm afraid public opinion would turn against us.

00:34:55If you think she needs a bit of assistance under the circumstances, I imagine that could be tolerated.

00:35:00For now.

00:35:01Charity's the breeding ground for beggars.

00:35:04Why the wealthy must be held responsible for the misfortunes of the poor, I'll never understand.

00:35:07The mill is doing well.

00:35:12Surely this gesture would relieve us of any other obligation to her, and we would be seen favorably in the public eye.

00:35:19Obligations?

00:35:20Why my father had to marry into such a common family, I'll never understand.

00:35:26And now I'll forever be responsible for his impudent decision.

00:35:31And as for public opinion, the only opinion that mashes is the Brownings.

00:35:35How they managed to achieve such stertus and wealth above us is beyond me.

00:35:44But clearly this is a family matter.

00:35:47There are certain expectations.

00:35:50She shares no blood of mine.

00:35:53She shall not be responsible for my undoing.

00:35:56Still, it is a delicate matter and must be handled with a bit of finesse.

00:36:04I have the mill to run.

00:36:06My time can't be whittled away in these petty affairs.

00:36:11I'm getting a headache.

00:36:14Wait.

00:36:18We should give my sister something better than a handout.

00:36:21We'll give her the gift of self-reliance.

00:36:27A job.

00:36:31At the mill?

00:36:34Work will help distract her from her sorrows and allow her to feel part of something larger than herself.

00:36:41For once, father always did spoil her.

00:36:45She won't hold up.

00:36:46The conditions are poor at best.

00:36:49She's always seemed rather delicate.

00:36:50I run a textile mill, not a Turkish bathhouse.

00:36:57Now, if she can't handle the long house, surely that's not our concern.

00:37:06And she'll just go away?

00:37:12Precisely.

00:37:13Mother, what's the matter?

00:37:40Annabelle, come sit next to me.

00:37:46There's something I need to tell you.

00:37:55We're going to have to leave Millberry.

00:37:59Oh.

00:37:59I was waiting to hear back from your Aunt Catherine to see if she could help us.

00:38:05I just received her letter today and I'm afraid she's unable to.

00:38:11Mother, we can't leave.

00:38:13Please, this is our home.

00:38:15I'm so sorry, Annabelle.

00:38:18There's nothing else we can do.

00:38:19Love carries over oceans and time.

00:38:38Do you believe me, Annabelle?

00:38:40Yes.

00:38:41Annabelle, it's time to go.

00:38:50We need to catch our train.

00:38:53We'll be right down.

00:38:53From that moment on, Annabelle vowed never to be deceived into believing there was real hope in this world for herself or for anyone else.

00:39:16So she hid the music box and left behind all the tenderness and innocence of youth.

00:39:27Angels, fairy tales, and make-believe she decided should not be taken seriously any longer.

00:39:34For after all, if Annabelle had an angel, he spared her not from the perils of life.

00:39:45So why should she believe?

00:39:53As the door to her home closed for the last time, Annabelle's heart closed with it.

00:40:04Your rent is due first of the month.

00:40:34There's no exceptions.

00:40:36Bath, kitchen, stove.

00:40:39You share the bed.

00:40:41She's usually on the night shift, but she's sick, so you'll have to work it out.

00:40:48What happened to her?

00:40:50Shutting a room full of machinery.

00:40:52Dust and cotton, that's what's happened to her.

00:40:55When you get mill fever, your lungs give out.

00:40:58A widow these days has half a chance of earning some respect by keeping their job.

00:41:05But these two will be orphaned soon.

00:41:12Well now, lights out at ten.

00:41:17Let's get settled.

00:41:18Yes, thank you.

00:41:19And so Annabelle's mother went to work at the mill each day.

00:41:42You're new here, aren't you?

00:41:46It's been a little over a month.

00:41:50Hmm.

00:41:51Well then, I'm Ethel.

00:41:55Sarah.

00:41:56Pardon me for asking, but you don't look like the type that works at a mill.

00:42:06I'm recently a widow.

00:42:12Sorry to hear that.

00:42:14I lost my husband too.

00:42:16It was over a year ago now.

00:42:19He's a good man.

00:42:21An honest man.

00:42:22He took care of us.

00:42:25My husband was a sea captain.

00:42:29The ship was lost.

00:42:31The sea has a way of taking husbands.

00:42:33More than half the women here, so it was the same fate as you.

00:42:38Hard to believe we were all once happy brides.

00:42:43I remember the day I was married.

00:42:45I wore a white lace gown with silk sleeves.

00:42:50You're so in love.

00:42:52Perfect.

00:42:54What about you?

00:42:59We were married on a beautiful autumn day.

00:43:03St. Mary's in the center of town.

00:43:07The red leaves were falling.

00:43:10There was frost in the air.

00:43:13After the ceremony, the church bells rang and rang.

00:43:18As we went off in the carriage to the country.

00:43:20I can still hear those bells ringing sometimes in my head.

00:43:29Good.

00:43:31You hang on to those memories.

00:43:33It'll get you through this.

00:43:34The bells of St. Mary's.

00:43:55Ah, here they are calling the young loves, the true loves, who come from the sea.

00:44:13And so, my beloved, when red leaves are falling.

00:44:25The love bells shall ring out, ring out for you and me.

00:44:38The bells of St. Mary's.

00:44:39The bells of St. Mary's.

00:44:51That sweet even time shall call me, beloved, to come to your side.

00:45:09And out in the valley, in sound of the sea, I know you'll be waiting.

00:45:28Yes, waiting for me.

00:45:37As the end of their first year approach, it was clear that Sarah's meager wages could never lift them out of their dreadful circumstances.

00:46:04But of even more concern was Sarah's health.

00:46:09She was failing quickly.

00:46:11Sarah, she was failing quickly.

00:46:12...

00:46:25...

00:46:26...

00:46:28Hi.

00:46:29How're you feeling?

00:46:31Hmm.

00:46:32Ooh.

00:46:33I thought somehow I'd be better by now.

00:46:36I got you this.

00:46:40Oh, Mother.

00:46:42I was going to wait.

00:46:46But I thought now would be a good time.

00:46:50Why? Why, Mother?

00:46:52What's the matter?

00:46:54Annabelle,

00:46:56will you believe in a secret I am going to tell you?

00:47:00It will help you through life so you never feel alone.

00:47:04We each have a guardian angel that is with us from the moment we're born until the day we die.

00:47:12But leave Annabelle and take heart. You're never alone.

00:47:18Mother, you won't leave me.

00:47:24Annabelle, promise me you'll remember what I have said.

00:47:30Yes.

00:47:32I'm sorry, Annabelle.

00:47:38The question is what is to be done with her.

00:47:42I certainly can't be burdened with her, but it was only my half-sister after all.

00:47:52Come. That's enough.

00:47:54That's Miss Elizabeth Browning.

00:47:56No.

00:47:58You wait here.

00:48:00As your mother Alice, it is my responsibility to introduce you into good society.

00:48:06The Brownings are the wealthiest family in town.

00:48:08You would do well to become close to young Elizabeth.

00:48:12Miss Elizabeth.

00:48:14Please, allow me to express my condolences on the loss of your younger sister.

00:48:18I can't imagine how difficult the last few months must have been.

00:48:20Well, we're bearing this as best we can, Mrs. Wentworth.

00:48:22Let me introduce you to my young daughter.

00:48:26Mrs. Alice.

00:48:28Pleased to meet you, Miss Browning.

00:48:30And you.

00:48:32Please forgive me.

00:48:34I'm expected home.

00:48:36Oh, of course, my dear.

00:48:38And send my regards to your mother and father.

00:48:40Thank you, Miss Browning.

00:48:43Come.

00:48:45Thank you, Miss.

00:48:46Allow me to express my condolences on the loss of your younger sister.

00:48:48I can't imagine how difficult the last few months must have been.

00:48:51We're bearing this as best we can, Mrs. Wentworth.

00:48:53Let me introduce you to my young daughter, Mrs. Alice.

00:48:56Pleased to meet you, Miss Browning.

00:48:58And you.

00:48:59Please forgive me.

00:49:00I'm expected home.

00:49:01Oh, of course, my dear.

00:49:02Oh, don't call me that.

00:49:17Not really family.

00:49:18Mother wasn't even my real sister.

00:49:22What did she say about me anyway?

00:49:24She believed everyone had a kind heart.

00:49:28Your mother was a silly girl with ridiculous notions.

00:49:32I'm sorry if she filled your head with fairy tales and nonsense, but that's not how the real world works.

00:49:38Come.

00:49:39We've wasted enough time here.

00:49:56Mr. Wentworth sends his regrets, ma'am.

00:49:58He's been detained at work.

00:50:00Shall we wait to serve dinner?

00:50:01No.

00:50:02We'll eat without him.

00:50:03And the younger man, will she be dining with you as well?

00:50:06Don't be ridiculous.

00:50:07Very well.

00:50:10Mother, how long must that child stay with us?

00:50:15I've taken it upon myself to make arrangements for Annabelle.

00:50:20Tomorrow she'll go to the mill where she'll live and work with all the other orphans.

00:50:25She'll be a mill girl?

00:50:26How long is she to stay?

00:50:29Well, if everything goes well, forever.

00:50:30No.

00:50:30If everything goes well, forever.

00:50:34And so Annabelle was sent to a boarding house built for the mill girls, who were kept under strict rules and were meant for work at the mill and little else.

00:50:59Work starts at six.

00:51:18Get to bed.

00:51:20I've got to go to bed.

00:51:22I'll tell you what she'll say.

00:51:23I got the wind.

00:51:24I got the mill.

00:51:24I want to go to bed.

00:51:25I'm ready.

00:51:25I'll tell you we'll have shots.

00:51:26I'll tell you.

00:51:27I'll tell you.

00:51:27I love you.

00:51:28I'll tell you.

00:54:43Here.

00:54:45Hey, my friend.

00:54:47Be part of us.

00:54:49I know he's not a real dog, but he will be there.

00:54:55Hey, you're not done working.

00:54:58So on all these buttons.

00:55:00Look, she's scared.

00:55:02What's your name?

00:55:03Can't you speak?

00:55:04Your mother's not here now.

00:55:06And we don't like crybabies.

00:55:08Oh, right.

00:55:09We'll just call you buttons.

00:55:10Look at the mess you made.

00:55:12Pick those up.

00:55:13Look at this little glass dog.

00:55:15Give that back.

00:55:17My mother gave it to me.

00:55:19You don't have parents anymore.

00:55:21You're one of us.

00:55:22No one plays with toys here.

00:55:25My dog!

00:55:26Grab the bear!

00:55:27There goes buttons.

00:55:28Fine.

00:55:29Come back.

00:55:43You don't leave work until I tell you to.

00:55:49Bet you'll never run away from work again.

00:55:51Buttons.

00:55:52Yeah, Buttons.

00:55:53Did you get the belt buttons?

00:55:55I bet she got the paddle.

00:55:57I like being a male girl!

00:55:59A male girl!

00:56:00A male girl!

00:56:01A male girl!

00:56:02I hate her!

00:56:03Quiet!

00:56:25I see them all!

00:56:27Pizza.

00:56:42Embr coffees!

00:56:43Put them in love.

00:56:48See if they have crystals,

00:56:51I don't know.

00:57:21There's been a development at the mill.

00:57:39Do you know how your work bores me?

00:57:42At the risk of putting you to sleep, please allow me to continue.

00:57:47If you'd just begin, you'd be done by now.

00:57:49Right.

00:57:50Why didn't I think about it?

00:57:55Annabelle is gone.

00:57:58Gone?

00:58:00What do you mean gone? Where did she go?

00:58:01How should I know?

00:58:03It appears she ran away from the boarding house late last night.

00:58:05Doesn't the overseer watch them?

00:58:07Apparently not.

00:58:07Stupid man.

00:58:09Need I remind you what an embarrassment it would be to this family

00:58:12if our association with that girl is known?

00:58:13We must find her at once.

00:58:16I'm one step ahead of you.

00:58:18I sent the overseer out last night to look for her.

00:58:22Pardon me that I don't have your confidence in the simpleton.

00:58:26Once she's found, she must be taken to the coal mines

00:58:28and kept as far away from here as possible.

00:58:32Consider it done.

00:58:32Time passed, Christmas soon came, and with it, the bitter cold.

00:58:45Annabelle struggled to find food and shelter.

00:59:00There you are.

00:59:23Let go!

00:59:24Listen, little girl.

00:59:26If you try and run away again,

00:59:28I'll make your life so miserable

00:59:29you'll wish you were never born.

00:59:31I'm never going back there!

00:59:33Hey, come back here!

00:59:34Come back here!

00:59:35Come back here!

01:00:05By now, Annabelle had adopted the opinion

01:00:23of what others said about her.

01:00:26They called her an orphan,

01:00:28a street urchin,

01:00:30and scores of other names not proper to mention.

01:00:33As she looked at her last bit of food,

01:00:37suddenly she saw someone.

01:00:41He looked cold and tired.

01:00:44She didn't recognize him,

01:00:46yet there was something familiar about him.

01:00:50I don't understand.

01:00:52Why didn't she recognize him?

01:00:54Did she forget who he was?

01:00:55Oh, worse.

01:00:59She stopped believing in him.

01:01:02But you said he was an angel.

01:01:04He must help her.

01:01:06Oh.

01:01:08Without belief,

01:01:10there's not much anyone can do,

01:01:12even an angel.

01:01:14But let's continue.

01:01:15I think you better have this.

01:01:20No.

01:01:21That's for you.

01:01:22Don't worry about me.

01:01:23I've got plenty.

01:01:24I'm going to go to the church and get warm.

01:01:52Are you going to be all right now?

01:01:54I'm going to be all right now.

01:02:22She's eluded our valiant overseer again.

01:02:38Oh.

01:02:40How many more months will this go on?

01:02:42What should we do?

01:02:46It's cold outside.

01:02:48She'll need shelter.

01:02:49The only place she can go is the church,

01:02:52which will bring her right past the mill.

01:02:55Have your man wait between the river and the mill.

01:02:58She might try to cross the ice.

01:03:01No.

01:03:02The can's too strong,

01:03:03and the ice is only ever an inch thick.

01:03:06We've got her trapped.

01:03:09If we don't,

01:03:10the Brownings are in for a pleasant surprise.

01:03:13What do you mean?

01:03:14It's Christmas Eve.

01:03:16They'll be at the church

01:03:17when Annabelle stumbles in from the cold.

01:03:20Wretched girl.

01:03:22I won't have her ruin my reputation.

01:03:25Don't you mean our reputation?

01:03:30What are you waiting for?

01:03:33Go.

01:03:33It was dangerously cold that night,

01:03:47so Annabelle decided to take a chance

01:03:50on a short cut through the woods

01:03:51to get to the church and find shelter.

01:03:55But this led her past the mill

01:03:58where she had promised never to go again.

01:04:01Now across the woods from where Annabelle ran

01:04:07lived a Browning family

01:04:09whose home once filled with so much joy and laughter

01:04:13was now buried beneath a deep blanket of sorrow.

01:04:20This was their first Christmas

01:04:21without their youngest daughter, Anna,

01:04:24who had succumbed to scarlet fever

01:04:26a few months earlier.

01:04:28The loss had drained the family

01:04:33of even a whisper of hope.

01:04:38No matter what one thinks,

01:04:40sadness and grief can come to all,

01:04:44no matter their position in life.

01:04:48Both the rich and the poor

01:04:51share equally,

01:04:53at least in this.

01:04:54It's freezing cold outside, Elizabeth.

01:05:20Have you seen your gloves?

01:05:21Yes.

01:05:24Ariella, darling, we'll be late.

01:05:42Okay.

01:05:43Here we go.

01:05:44Alright.

01:06:16My dear, are you all right?

01:06:39You don't want to be late.

01:06:46Elizabeth, the carriage is waiting.

01:06:59You don't want to be late.

01:07:29You don't want to be late.

01:07:59You don't want to be late.

01:08:29You don't want to be late.

01:08:59You don't want to be late.

01:09:29You don't want to be late.

01:09:59You don't want to be late.

01:10:29You don't want to be late.

01:10:59You don't want to be late.

01:11:29I am going to be late.

01:11:30I am going to tell you, it will help you through life so you never feel alone.

01:11:35We each have a guardian angel that is with us from the moment we're born till the day we die.

01:11:42Believe, Annabelle, and take heart.

01:11:47You don't want to be late.

01:11:48You don't want to be late.

01:11:52You don't want to be late.

01:11:54You will remember what you will remember what I have said.

01:11:57Yes, mother?

01:13:29Mother, there's someone at the door.

01:13:32Elizabeth.

01:13:33Mother, there's someone at the door.

01:14:03Oh, you're frozen.

01:14:20Please wake up.

01:14:22Please.

01:14:22Is it too late?

01:14:28Oh, Mother, she's so cold.

01:14:30Oh, you're scared of the wall.

01:14:31Look, Mother, look.

01:14:53Look, Mother, look.

01:14:55Look, Mother, look.

01:15:11We should take her home.

01:15:12Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:17Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:19Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:21Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:22Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:23Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:24Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:25Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:26Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:27Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:28Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:29Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:30Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:31Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:32Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:33Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:34Oh, you're so cold.

01:15:34You ready to go home, Annabelle?

01:15:59Yes.

01:16:01Come on, everybody.

01:16:04Did the Brownings adopt all the other children as well?

01:16:29Oh, yes, they did.

01:16:31And what about the angel?

01:16:35Did Annabelle ever see him again?

01:16:37Oh, yes, many times.

01:16:40A guardian angel always watches over you, never leaves you, and most importantly, knows your every wish.

01:16:47Rose, do you want to hear my wish?

01:16:53I want a home by Christmas.

01:17:03That is a wonderful wish, Emily.

01:17:08Rose, do you think I have a guardian angel?

01:17:22You most certainly do.

01:17:29That sounds like a promise.

01:17:32It is a promise.

01:17:35It was a dream.

01:17:59There's no such thing as angels.

01:18:01Excuse me.

01:18:15We're looking for someone who works here by the name of Rose.

01:18:17Well, there's nobody here by that name.

01:18:19Oh, no, she sent us a letter from here.

01:18:26That might be our stationery, but I can assure you there's nobody here by the name of Rose.

01:18:33Oh, wow.

01:18:36Well, it must have been a mistake.

01:18:38Thank you for your help.

01:18:46What?

01:18:48What is it, Annabelle?

01:18:56Wait.

01:18:59Excuse me.

01:19:00I'm sorry to bother you again, but is there by chance a child here named Emily?

01:19:04Yes, she's still here.

01:19:10Can we see her?

01:19:11Please?

01:19:14We're inquiring for adoption.

01:19:16Oh, well, you should have said that in the first place.

01:19:20Follow me.

01:19:31Are you Emily?

01:19:32Go away.

01:19:46I was wondering if there was something that you could possibly help me with.

01:19:51You see, I received this letter.

01:19:56And it's a bit strange, actually.

01:19:59And no one here seems to know anything about it.

01:20:04But do you know someone named Rose?

01:20:09Rose?

01:20:11You know Rose?

01:20:15Look, she wrote about you.

01:20:19Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hill, there is a child at Belford Hills Hospital who is in desperate need of adoption.

01:20:28Please come as soon as possible.

01:20:30Her name is Emily.

01:20:30She'll be expecting you.

01:20:33Sincerely, Rose.

01:20:39Have you been expecting us, Emily?

01:20:43Emily.

01:20:43Do you want to spend Christmas with us?

01:20:47Really?

01:20:50Yes.

01:20:51Really.

01:20:52Come on.

01:20:54They have a wonderful life ahead of them.

01:21:02They certainly do.

01:21:04I must say, you have a knack for this kind of thing.

01:21:09I have a good partner.

01:21:18Thank you, Rose.

01:21:19And so it was, that Christmas in Belford Hills, the heart found more than the eye could see.

01:21:40Hope prevailed, and help came from the most unexpected places.

01:21:44Thank you, Rose.

01:22:14Thank you, Rose.

01:22:15Thank you, Rose.

01:22:45Thank you, Rose.

01:22:49Thank you, Rose.

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