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Samantha: An American Girl Holiday is a 2004 television film, based on the American Girl children's books written by Susan S. Adler and Valerie Tripp.
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00:00:00It all began one day last April.
00:00:28I was living with my grandmary in Mount Bedford, New York, and she was determined to teach me to become a proper young lady.
00:00:36But that day in particular, I was more interested in getting away from the next door nuisance, Eddie Ryland.
00:00:42Samantha!
00:00:48You're so dumb, you probably think three times four is twelve.
00:00:52Three times four is twelve, Eddie.
00:00:54Now if you don't leave me alone, I'll find your money jar and empty it in the river.
00:00:58You're too dumb to find it.
00:01:00Eddie Ryland, you!
00:01:02I'm back here, Eddie Ryland.
00:01:14And that was the day I met my new friend, Nellie O'Malley.
00:01:26Who are they?
00:01:28They're our new servants.
00:01:30The big one is my new maid.
00:01:32But she's too young to be a maid.
00:01:34Maybe her mother is the maid.
00:01:36It's granddad.
00:01:37Who's that?
00:01:38Look at that water.
00:01:39Come along now, Bridget.
00:01:40I'm tired, Dad.
00:01:41I know.
00:01:42It won't be long.
00:01:43And I know you're hungry.
00:01:44Come along, Bridget.
00:01:48No!
00:01:49Oh, I was tired.
00:01:50It's not bad.
00:01:51You're hungry.
00:01:53I know.
00:01:54It won't be long.
00:01:55I know you're hungry.
00:01:56You're hungry.
00:01:57Yeah.
00:01:59Look at the time for me,a Bergit.
00:02:00You're hungry.
00:02:01Okay.
00:02:02You're hungry.
00:02:03You're hungry.
00:02:04I'm hungry.
00:02:05Where's the next thing?
00:02:06Who are you?
00:02:07I know. It won't be longer.
00:02:09And I know you're hungry, Jenny.
00:02:11But you'll just have to wait.
00:02:15Oh, this is beautiful. Do you think we can buy this?
00:02:18No, I'll still buy this if you don't try.
00:02:20Oh, right through here, Mr. O'Malley.
00:02:22There's only one room for all of you.
00:02:24This will be fine. Thank you.
00:02:26I'm really hungry, Nellie.
00:02:29Are we going to eat soon?
00:02:34Look, Nellie, next to the pump.
00:02:37Oh, Nellie.
00:02:43See what you did?
00:02:44I didn't do nothing.
00:02:46You threw a rock and broke the window.
00:02:48And I'm going to tell unless you pay me a penny.
00:02:50I don't have a penny.
00:02:52She is not paying you a cent, Eddie Rylan.
00:02:56And if you make any more trouble,
00:02:58I'll tell your mother that you took her good petticoat
00:03:01and made a kite's tail out of it.
00:03:03Oh, I'm really scared, Samantha.
00:03:06Edward!
00:03:09Edward!
00:03:10I have an errand for you!
00:03:14Edward!
00:03:15Edward, I'm waiting!
00:03:19Thank you, Miss.
00:03:21I'm Samantha.
00:03:23I live next door.
00:03:25I live next door.
00:03:27I'm Nellie.
00:03:28And this is Jenny and Bridget.
00:03:30Pleased to meet you.
00:03:34Don't pay any attention to him.
00:03:36I have to pay some attention, Miss,
00:03:38if we want to keep our place here.
00:03:40Nellie girl, come along now.
00:03:42Are you going to Mount Bedford School?
00:03:45Maybe we'll be in the same class.
00:03:47I don't go to school, Miss.
00:03:48We're here to work.
00:03:50May I see you tomorrow?
00:03:53Like I said, I'll be working, Miss,
00:03:55from the sides of this place from dawn to dusk.
00:03:59Samantha!
00:04:00Oh.
00:04:01Goodbye, Nellie.
00:04:02Goodbye, Bridget.
00:04:03Goodbye, Jenny.
00:04:04Goodbye.
00:04:05Goodbye.
00:04:06Goodbye.
00:04:07These are lovely.
00:04:08They should do nicely in the park.
00:04:09They're beautiful.
00:04:10The Rylans have new servants.
00:04:11A father and three girls.
00:04:12And one of them is my age.
00:04:13Samantha, look at those stockings.
00:04:14Your grandmother won't like that.
00:04:15No, she won't.
00:04:16Yes, Mrs. Hawkins.
00:04:17Be sure to wash your hands now.
00:04:18Yes, Mrs. Hawkins.
00:04:19Hello, Samantha.
00:04:20Hello, Samantha.
00:04:21Hello, Miss.
00:04:22Hello, Miss.
00:04:23Hello, Miss.
00:04:24Hello.
00:04:25I'm going to be in the back of my age.
00:04:27Samantha, look at those stockings.
00:04:28Your grandmother won't like that.
00:04:29No, she won't.
00:04:30Yes, Mrs. Hawkins.
00:04:31Be sure to wash your hands now.
00:04:32Yes, Mrs. Hawkins.
00:04:35Hello, Samantha.
00:04:50Hello, Grand Mary.
00:04:52I trust you have a good explanation for that tear in your stocking.
00:04:56I fell. I'm sorry.
00:04:59You weren't running, were you?
00:05:01Not when I fell, no.
00:05:02Haste makes waste, Samantha.
00:05:04Yes, Grand Mary.
00:05:10Did you know there are three girls that...
00:05:12You can tell me over tea, dear.
00:05:15Begin practicing.
00:05:20Three girls are moving next door.
00:05:21Samantha, please, begin.
00:05:23Come in.
00:05:32Actually, bailed his efforts.
00:05:34Thank you, Jessie.
00:05:35You can just leave it on the table, please.
00:05:38Is there anything from Uncle Gard?
00:05:39We'll open the mail later, dear.
00:05:41But he's coming back when he said.
00:05:43He didn't miss the boat, did he?
00:05:44Samantha, please.
00:05:46Just finish your practice.
00:05:48Hello, Miss.
00:05:49Please don't call me Miss.
00:05:52Get in trouble if I don't, Miss.
00:05:54Oh.
00:05:54Hello, Miss.
00:05:58Where did you come from?
00:06:23Before Mount Bedford, I mean.
00:06:25New York City.
00:06:27Oh, my Uncle Gard lives in New York City.
00:06:29Dad and I worked at a factory there.
00:06:31You worked in a factory?
00:06:33Yes, but Dad thought we'd be better off living in the country now.
00:06:40Is your mother's she died, Miss?
00:06:42Last winner.
00:06:43If you don't go to school, would you like to borrow some of my books?
00:06:53Wouldn't do no good, Miss, unless they're all pictures.
00:06:57Oh.
00:06:58My mother was going to teach me to read, but...
00:07:00I could teach you every day beside the hedge.
00:07:03Oh, I wish I could, Miss.
00:07:05You can.
00:07:06You can bring some work with you, like darning or mending, can't you?
00:07:11Well, you have to sit down sometime, and I could sit with you.
00:07:14It isn't hard to learn.
00:07:23Thank you, Jessie.
00:07:24Just leave it on the table, please.
00:07:29Jessie?
00:07:30Yes, Miss?
00:07:31How old were you when you first started to work as a maid?
00:07:37Would you like anything else, ma'am?
00:07:38No, thank you, Jessie.
00:07:40That would be all.
00:07:45Samantha?
00:07:46Yes?
00:07:46We do not discuss personal matters with the servants.
00:07:51But in the kitchen, we talk about all sorts of...
00:07:53This is not the kitchen.
00:07:55The secret to a happy household is for everyone to know their place.
00:08:00Do you understand?
00:08:02Yes, Grand Mary.
00:08:04Good.
00:08:04Are you enjoying your needlepoint?
00:08:10Yes, Grand Mary.
00:08:12Then I'm sure you will have no interest in that package that's addressed to you.
00:08:20Oh, it's from Uncle Gard.
00:08:22How can I get here before he did?
00:08:24It's not due for three weeks.
00:08:27Oh.
00:08:28What is it?
00:08:29It's a stereopticon.
00:08:32Oh.
00:08:33He says, put in the first slide, and I will see where he is right now.
00:08:37Next slide.
00:08:42Oh, my.
00:08:46It's Paris, the Eiffel Tower.
00:08:48As if we were really there.
00:08:51Uncle Gard always gives me the best presents.
00:08:54He's taking me to the exposition in St. Louis for a whole week in July.
00:08:59We're going to see Japanese pagodas and temples and eat peanut butter and fairy floss and everything.
00:09:06They make butter out of peanuts?
00:09:07That's what Uncle Gard says.
00:09:09And what's fairy floss?
00:09:11Uncle Gard says it's made out of pink sugar and comes on a stick.
00:09:16Uncle Gard is the best person I know.
00:09:18Better in your mind, huh?
00:09:20Did I say something?
00:09:36Maybe we should start your reading lesson.
00:09:39I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings, miss.
00:09:41My parents are gone, like your mother, only in an accident on the river.
00:09:57Both of them?
00:09:59That's awful.
00:10:01I don't know what I'd do without my dad.
00:10:04You want to see them?
00:10:11She's beautiful, and he's so handsome.
00:10:23She used to sing to me.
00:10:27Sometimes I try to hear her voice, but it just slips away.
00:10:35I know.
00:10:38I wish I could ask Grand Mary.
00:10:40But speaking about mother hurts her too much.
00:10:46I keep them close this way.
00:10:51I like that you're here, Nellie.
00:10:53I think we'll be great friends.
00:10:55I've never had a real friend outside the family.
00:10:58Well, you do now, Nellie O'Malley.
00:11:00Friends forever.
00:11:01Forever.
00:11:03Come on.
00:11:04Oh, Nellie O'Malley.
00:11:15Look at me now.
00:11:18Long ears.
00:11:22Long ears.
00:11:24Arf.
00:11:24inka.
00:11:24Rose, seeds, snare, thorn, Thursday, Thanksgiving.
00:11:33A roaming calf with a lily fair sat on a rose blossom mat with a meadow-dewish bath.
00:11:39Stop your fidgeting, Jenny.
00:11:41Bridget!
00:11:45You're pulling too hard on her.
00:11:47Wind slower.
00:11:50Now stretch your hands out.
00:11:52There you go, Jenny.
00:11:59Why doesn't Jenny speak?
00:12:01It hasn't said a word since Ma died.
00:12:03Did she talk before that?
00:12:05Some.
00:12:06And she talks in her sleep.
00:12:15That looks like fun!
00:12:17It does.
00:12:19Can I try it?
00:12:21Here.
00:12:23I'll beat the rug while you read.
00:12:29Cat.
00:12:30Sat.
00:12:31Map.
00:12:33Good! Go on!
00:12:34Fat.
00:12:36Rat.
00:12:38Hat.
00:12:40Hat.
00:12:41You girls about through killing the rug.
00:12:56I'm sorry, Mr. O'Malley. It was my fault.
00:13:00There's no fault to it. You almost done here?
00:13:02All done, Dad.
00:13:03Good then.
00:13:04Get to move on inside. Mrs. Riley, I'm just calling for you.
00:13:06Yes, Dad.
00:13:10Tomorrow, Samantha?
00:13:11Tomorrow.
00:13:12I wanted to thank you, Samantha, for your kindness toward Nellie and the girls.
00:13:17Nothing's needed, sir. Nellie and the girls are my friends.
00:13:21It's Uncle Guard!
00:13:22That's my Uncle Guard! He's come back from Europe!
00:13:27Goodbye, Mr. O'Malley.
00:13:29Goodbye.
00:13:30Goodbye, Jenny, Bridget. My Uncle Guard is here!
00:13:34Goodbye.
00:13:35Goodbye.
00:13:54Well, here we are.
00:14:01Uncle Guard! Uncle Guard!
00:14:03My angel!
00:14:06Oh, I missed you so much.
00:14:08Oh, I missed you so much.
00:14:11Did you get my present?
00:14:12Yes, I love it. It's wonderful.
00:14:15Well, I have an even bigger surprise for you.
00:14:18Oh, what is it?
00:14:20If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise.
00:14:24Will you take me for a ride now?
00:14:26First, I want you to say hello to someone.
00:14:33How are we coming along then, my dear?
00:14:34Fine, thank you.
00:14:36Samantha, you remember Miss Pitt from Christmas?
00:14:50Please, call me Cornelia.
00:14:52Hello.
00:14:56Can we go now?
00:14:57In a moment.
00:14:59Your Uncle Guard says you'd love to read, Sam.
00:15:01My name is Samantha.
00:15:03Very well, Samantha.
00:15:05I thought you might like this.
00:15:06It's the Wizard of Oz.
00:15:08Girls in New York love it.
00:15:12Come on, you two.
00:15:13But I thought you said we were going for a ride.
00:15:16First, we need to say hello to your Grand Mary.
00:15:20Shall we?
00:15:30Oh.
00:15:32Here we are.
00:15:34Mother?
00:15:35Gardener!
00:15:37You remember Miss Pitt?
00:15:42What a pleasant surprise.
00:15:45How are you, Miss Pitt?
00:15:47Very well, thank you, Mrs. Edwards.
00:15:49Gardener promised me he would tell you I was coming.
00:15:53I can see he didn't.
00:15:55I like surprises.
00:15:57Don't you, Samantha?
00:15:59I'm sure we'll have plenty of time to catch up later.
00:16:02For now, Mrs. Hawkins can show you to the guest room.
00:16:10This way, ma'am.
00:16:16Gardener?
00:16:18You really should warn me when you're bringing home guests.
00:16:22You look well, Mother.
00:16:25Ah, this is for you.
00:16:28Oh, my.
00:16:29Oh.
00:16:33Oh.
00:16:37Oh.
00:16:40It's lovely.
00:16:42How's the Admiral been to see you lately?
00:16:45Gardener.
00:16:52Let's see.
00:16:54We were going to do something now.
00:16:59What?
00:17:00I don't remember.
00:17:04Excuse us, Mother.
00:17:05Where are you going?
00:17:07Gardener!
00:17:11All right, I'm going to let it out now. Here we are.
00:17:13Here we are.
00:17:24Did you see the Mona Lisa?
00:17:26Yes, Mother. We saw the Mona Lisa and it was delightful.
00:17:29Oh.
00:17:30What we're even more excited about is this new style of art called Impressionism.
00:17:34Yes.
00:17:35By a man named Monet.
00:17:36You've been away a very long time.
00:17:39How has your firm managed without you?
00:17:41I don't think they even noticed I was gone, Mother.
00:17:43Oh.
00:17:44Nonsense, Gard. Of course they did.
00:17:45Cornelia's the one who's really making a difference in New York.
00:17:48How so?
00:17:49We've been organizing suffrage meetings all over the city.
00:17:51Gard, perhaps this isn't the best time.
00:17:54I don't really understand why women need to vote.
00:17:57Women of my generation found plenty of ways to influence the course of events.
00:18:02Without having to stand on a soapbox.
00:18:05Yes, although if women are expected to obey the laws our leaders make,
00:18:09shouldn't we have a say in selecting those leaders?
00:18:11I believe Samantha should have as much say in her government as that little boy next door.
00:18:16Hmm.
00:18:25Well, Uncle Gard, when are you going to tell us the surprise?
00:18:29I was going to wait until after dinner.
00:18:30Are you coming to live in Mount Bedford?
00:18:32No, but it is wonderful news.
00:18:42Against her better judgment, this beautiful woman has accepted my proposal of marriage.
00:18:51Oh, Gardner, you sound so old-fashioned.
00:18:54We've been talking about this for almost a year.
00:18:56And while I was in Paris, I was getting her parents' blessing.
00:18:59My.
00:19:01Well then, I'm very happy for both of you.
00:19:05I'm happy for you too, Uncle Gard.
00:19:15Since Cornelia's family lives abroad, we were hoping it would allow us to have the wedding right here, Mother.
00:19:21We could hold it in the conservatory.
00:19:22It's so beautiful here.
00:19:24Maybe we're thinking the end of July.
00:19:25July?
00:19:26This year?
00:19:27Yes, of course, this year.
00:19:28Why so sudden?
00:19:30I don't want to wait.
00:19:31I found the woman of my dreams.
00:19:35I want you to be my bridesmaid, Samantha.
00:19:38Would you?
00:19:40She's very young.
00:19:42Well, my sister will be the matron of honor, her daughter my flower girl, but I don't have a bridesmaid.
00:19:48What do you say?
00:19:49Say yes.
00:19:56Yes.
00:19:57Samantha?
00:20:15Samantha?
00:20:17Hello.
00:20:27I know you're upset with me.
00:20:28I don't want things to change anymore, Uncle Gard.
00:20:35You've had more change in your life than anyone ought to have.
00:20:39But you'll see, Cornelia is going to be a wonderful friend.
00:20:42And in fact, if your mother was still alive, I'm sure they'd be the best of friends.
00:20:46They would?
00:20:47Oh, yes.
00:20:48They're quite similar in many ways.
00:20:50Your mother was so full of life and questions and causes, and right now she's smiling down on us.
00:20:55And making fun of your bushy eyebrows.
00:20:59How did you know about that?
00:21:00She tortured you.
00:21:01She told me so.
00:21:04And I miss her every time I think about it.
00:21:10You're so like your mother.
00:21:12You have her spirit.
00:21:14You have her will and her curiosity.
00:21:16Hm.
00:21:21Ah.
00:21:23What's this?
00:21:25Oh.
00:21:29St. Louis!
00:21:30The exposition!
00:21:34Oh no.
00:21:36I promised to take you, didn't I?
00:21:39I'm sorry.
00:21:41How can I make it up to you?
00:21:42It's all her fault.
00:21:44No, Samantha.
00:21:45Cornelia is a wonderful person.
00:21:47She's strong and caring, and she loves children.
00:21:52You'll have your own family.
00:21:54Forget all about me.
00:21:56You are my family.
00:22:00You'll always be my little girl.
00:22:01You are my little girl.
00:22:18You are my little girl.
00:22:20That was lovely, Samantha.
00:22:44Thank you, Grandmary.
00:22:48Grandmary?
00:22:50Yes?
00:22:51Do you like Cornelia?
00:22:54Do I?
00:22:57Certainly I do, Samantha.
00:22:59She's going to be Gardner's wife.
00:23:02And your aunt.
00:23:03Our family.
00:23:06Much as we would like things to remain as they are, Samantha, they don't.
00:23:11And so we must learn to accept change with grace.
00:23:16Do you understand?
00:23:17Yes, Grandmary.
00:23:19She gave a dose of it to Peter, one tablespoon to be taken at bedtime.
00:23:27But Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail had bread and milk and blackberries for supper at the end.
00:23:34I can't believe how quickly you've learned this, Nellie.
00:23:37I think I've been ringing over Dad's shoulders ever since I was little.
00:23:42He says I should start teaching Bridget soon.
00:23:45Hello there.
00:23:46I should get back to work.
00:23:47Can you stay a minute longer?
00:23:49I'm trying to decide what kind of cake to have for the wedding.
00:23:52Now then, have a bite of both and tell me which one you like better.
00:23:57Lemon or almond vanilla.
00:23:59I like the lemon, but the almond vanilla is wonderful, too.
00:24:10Maybe you'd better taste them again.
00:24:16I say the lemon.
00:24:17I have to agree.
00:24:18Lemon it is.
00:24:19All right, then.
00:24:21I'll just give the rest to the dogs.
00:24:23Oh, no, ma'am.
00:24:25Cake's not good for dogs.
00:24:26It gives them a tummy ache.
00:24:28And we don't have a dog.
00:24:30Oh, that's right.
00:24:32I forgot.
00:24:33Why don't we take them to Bridget and Jenny?
00:24:36Oh, good idea.
00:24:37Very good.
00:24:39Thank you, girls.
00:24:41Bye.
00:24:42Bye.
00:24:42Bye.
00:24:45She's not so bad, you know.
00:24:47Bye.
00:24:47What did you wear when you got married, Mrs. Edwards?
00:24:52Oh, Belgian lace.
00:24:55Oh, how elegant.
00:24:58The gown had tiny pearls all along the hem
00:25:01and crystal stitching in between each pearl.
00:25:06And there was a large satin bow just above the bustle.
00:25:09Bustle?
00:25:10Yes.
00:25:11It was the height of fashion, I will have you know.
00:25:15Tell her about the veil.
00:25:19Oh, the veil.
00:25:20It flowed from behind like a waterfall.
00:25:24My mother wore it, too.
00:25:26She looked like an angel.
00:25:29And here is the fabric for the bridesmaid's dress.
00:25:32Oh.
00:25:33Oh, Grandma, look, it's lavender.
00:25:35Your favorite color.
00:25:37It's the prettiest color I've ever seen.
00:25:39Samantha had her heart set on going to St. Louis.
00:25:43We have to make it up to her.
00:25:44I want her to come stay with us for the fall.
00:25:47You said yourself,
00:25:48Aunt Frances is not getting any better.
00:25:50It's impossible.
00:25:51You'll be newly married.
00:25:52The last thing you'll need is a child on your hands.
00:25:55She can come and stay with us in New York.
00:25:57Let us share the burden, mother.
00:25:59It's just for a few months.
00:26:00It's just for a few months.
00:26:30But I kept on hearing what they said.
00:26:34They were talking about sending me away to New York.
00:26:39Grandberry and Uncle Gard.
00:26:43They think it would burn me.
00:26:45Look at you.
00:26:45You're shaking.
00:26:46You're so cold.
00:26:48How long have you been out here?
00:26:50Please come with me.
00:26:52I don't want to be by myself.
00:27:00I thought this was just the boathouse.
00:27:06This is my secret hiding place.
00:27:09There are so many beautiful things here.
00:27:12It's where my mother and father and I used to keep our boat.
00:27:15But after they died, no one came here anymore.
00:27:22Sometimes when I come here, I feel like they're still here.
00:27:27What do you do in here?
00:27:36Read mostly.
00:27:38Make wishes.
00:27:39What do you wish for?
00:27:43Depends on my mood.
00:27:44Sometimes I wish for Eddie Ryland to run into a tree.
00:27:52And other times, I wish for my parents to be here.
00:27:58Dad says, no sense thinking about what you don't have.
00:28:01Better think about what you do.
00:28:03But I still wish I could see my mom.
00:28:07If I go to New York, I miss you so much.
00:28:11You can write me every day.
00:28:14And you can write back.
00:28:16What's her name?
00:28:20Lydia.
00:28:21Just like my mother.
00:28:23I've never seen anything so beautiful.
00:28:27If I go away, will you keep her for me?
00:28:31Do you mean it?
00:28:34Yes.
00:28:35I wouldn't trust her with anybody but my best friend.
00:28:42You know anything about stars?
00:28:45A little.
00:28:46First star you see, that's the wishing one.
00:28:51Starlight.
00:28:52Star bright.
00:28:54First star I see tonight.
00:28:57Wish I may.
00:28:59Wish I might.
00:29:00Have the wish.
00:29:01I wish tonight.
00:29:08I found you!
00:29:09I found you!
00:29:10Oh, you get out of here right now, Eddie.
00:29:15Pay me a nickel and I won't tell.
00:29:17How much do you want for never speaking to me again?
00:29:23I found them!
00:29:25I found them!
00:29:26I found them!
00:29:29I found them!
00:29:30What do you think you're doing, you senseless girl?
00:29:33You have had the whole neighborhood looking for you.
00:29:35This is completely unacceptable.
00:29:38The servants in my household do not trespass on other people's property, nor do they sleep
00:29:41outside with the neighbor's children.
00:29:43I'm so sorry.
00:29:44I'm so sorry.
00:29:44I cannot understand how this happened.
00:29:45It's my fault, Mrs. Ryland.
00:29:46It was all my idea.
00:29:47I asked Nellie to keep me company.
00:29:48Nevertheless, I expect my help to behave respectfully at all times.
00:29:52I don't think the girls meant any harm.
00:29:53I promise you it won't happen again.
00:29:54Please, forgive her, Mom.
00:29:55She's still young and forgets her place.
00:29:56I'm so sorry, Ma'am.
00:29:58I knew better.
00:29:59I did.
00:30:00It's all right, Nellie.
00:30:01Nevertheless, I expect my help to behave respectfully at all times.
00:30:05I don't think the girls meant any harm.
00:30:08I promise you, it won't happen again.
00:30:10Please, forgive her, Mom. She's still young and forgets her place.
00:30:15I'm so sorry, ma'am. I knew better. I did.
00:30:21It's all right, Nellie.
00:30:31Mother.
00:30:40Hm?
00:30:49What's this?
00:30:53Pictures of Lydia.
00:31:01Lydia's journal.
00:31:07Samantha.
00:31:09A few months in New York City might be good for Samantha.
00:31:13If you're sure you can manage.
00:31:15Oh, I am.
00:31:16Yes, Grand Mary?
00:31:18I have some wonderful news.
00:31:21Your uncle guard has invited you to spend a few months in New York City
00:31:25with him and Cornelia this fall.
00:31:28And with you in the city, I thought I would take the opportunity to visit Great Aunt Frances.
00:31:34I'm sorry I put Mother's pictures in the boathouse.
00:31:37This is not a punishment, dear.
00:31:39I'll never do it again. I promise, Grand Mary.
00:31:42When all we have left of someone is our memories of them,
00:31:46then we must keep those memories close.
00:31:49I'd be disappointed if you didn't have a special place for your mother.
00:31:55She did the very same thing.
00:31:57My mother?
00:31:58She once had a kitten named Mabel.
00:32:01It was fluffy and gray and a little cross-eyed.
00:32:05Cross-eyed?
00:32:06And she loved that kitten more than anything.
00:32:09One day, Mabel didn't come home.
00:32:12She took all of Mabel's favorite things and she placed them in the boathouse.
00:32:18She did?
00:32:21Just like you.
00:32:22Samantha!
00:32:23Oh!
00:32:24Oh!
00:32:25Oh, my!
00:32:26Isn't it the most wonderful gown you've ever seen, Grand Mary?
00:32:52The most wonderful.
00:32:55I was just on my way up to see Cornelia.
00:32:58Join me.
00:32:59You look like a fairy tale.
00:33:04Yes, like a princess.
00:33:05Yes, ma'am.
00:33:06I have some pieces here.
00:33:07They've been in the family for years.
00:33:08I don't feel you must wear them or anything.
00:33:10No, Mrs. Edwards.
00:33:11Thank you so much.
00:33:12Would dare they yours if you liked them?
00:33:13Oh, my.
00:33:14Yes, they would.
00:33:15They're so pretty.
00:33:16Oh, I couldn't.
00:33:17Oh, my goodness.
00:33:18They're so delicate.
00:33:19Wonderful.
00:33:20They love me.
00:33:21Don't feel obligated.
00:33:22Thank you so much.
00:33:23Really.
00:33:34Your family is ruined.
00:33:37I'm sorry, Cornelia.
00:33:40I didn't mean to.
00:33:43It's all right, Agatha.
00:33:44Don't be upset.
00:33:45You look lovely.
00:34:13Would you like to wear my mother's veil?
00:34:18Oh, I couldn't.
00:34:23You must.
00:34:28Oh, it's so beautiful.
00:34:33Thank you both so much.
00:34:34Would you help me?
00:34:47She's so beautiful.
00:35:15Yes.
00:35:17Wilt thou, gardener, have this woman to thy lawful wedded wife to live together after God's ordinance in the holiest state of matrimony?
00:35:29Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?
00:35:42I will.
00:35:43Wilt thou, Cornelia, have this man to thy wedded husband to live together after God's ordinance in the holy state of matrimony?
00:35:54Wilt thou obey him and serve him, love, honor, and keep him in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live?
00:36:08I will.
00:36:10I now pronounce you man and wife.
00:36:15Oh, this is a smack, it's a pull harder!
00:36:17I know.
00:36:23I know.
00:36:23I know.
00:36:35Thank you, Mr. Torres.
00:36:59I'm glad you did.
00:37:01Good to see you.
00:37:03Thank you so much.
00:37:04What a pleasant occasion.
00:37:10And he's a fine catch.
00:37:12But then again, we always knew she'd marry well.
00:37:15Not so well.
00:37:17What do you mean?
00:37:18His niece is coming to stay with her until Christmas.
00:37:21Poor Cornelia.
00:37:24Already he made family less than a month after her wedding.
00:37:33Goodbye.
00:37:40Goodbye.
00:37:43Goodbye, Mother.
00:37:48We'll be back in a month, and then we'll have many wonderful adventures.
00:37:52How does that sound?
00:37:53Are you ready?
00:37:55Letting Cornelia have your mother's veil was very generous, Samantha.
00:38:10I did it for you.
00:38:14I know.
00:38:14Have a wonderful time.
00:38:21Goodbye.
00:38:22Goodbye.
00:38:23Goodbye.
00:38:24Goodbye.
00:38:25Goodbye, Uncle Gar.
00:38:29Samantha, over here.
00:38:36Look what I found.
00:38:37Now.
00:38:38Yes.
00:38:38Eddie Rowland's money jar.
00:38:40I watched him when he bullied the milkman this morning.
00:38:42And then I followed him and found his secret hiding place.
00:38:47The well.
00:38:49Whatever should we do with it?
00:38:50I know the perfect place for it.
00:38:52Good morning.
00:38:55Good morning.
00:39:18Amen.
00:39:35Is that everything?
00:39:37Yes, dear. I think it's all here.
00:39:38I'll rent you three times a day.
00:39:40I miss you so much.
00:39:42I'm going to miss you something awful, Samantha Parkington.
00:39:47You promise you won't forget me now?
00:39:49Forget you?
00:39:50I'll be back before you know it,
00:39:52and we'll celebrate Christmas after Christmas together.
00:39:55That sounds grand.
00:39:57I promise not even New York City can keep us apart.
00:40:01You'll see.
00:40:17Dear Nellie, today Uncle Gard, Aunt Cornelia, and I went on a tour of New York City.
00:40:30First, we stopped in the Madison Square and saw the magnificent Fuller Building.
00:40:35I sent you a slide.
00:40:37They call it the Flat Iron now.
00:40:40Isn't that silly naming a building after an iron?
00:40:47Oh, Nellie, there are so many people here from all over the world,
00:40:52speaking different languages and shouting and laughing.
00:40:55That it makes my ears hurt.
00:40:58And the streets were so full of carriages and automobiles
00:41:02that there were times where we could hardly move.
00:41:04Uncle Gard says that next month, an underground train will open.
00:41:08It's called the subway, and it can take a person from City Hall
00:41:13to the Harlem Meadows in less than 15 minutes.
00:41:16Imagine that.
00:41:18Oh, and I tried the chestnuts, like you said,
00:41:20but I like the smell better than the taste.
00:41:23Hello.
00:41:24Hello.
00:41:25One, please.
00:41:27There you go, miss.
00:41:28Thank you, sir.
00:41:29You're welcome.
00:41:33School is going fine, I suppose.
00:41:44I'd like to introduce a new student.
00:41:48Samantha Parkington, who comes to us from Mount Bedford, New York,
00:41:52which is quite a change.
00:41:54Isn't that right, Samantha?
00:41:56Yes.
00:41:56Maybe you'd like to tell us a little about your life in Mount Bedford.
00:42:06Well, first, Mount Bedford is not a mountain.
00:42:14It's houses and churches and a river.
00:42:19And what river is that?
00:42:21The Husson.
00:42:22The Husson.
00:42:29The Hudson.
00:42:30Sorry.
00:42:30That's all right.
00:42:32We're all nervous when we come to a new place.
00:42:35The river is the Hudson River.
00:42:38The same one that runs down the west side of the...
00:42:40But it would be so much more fun if you were with me.
00:42:43I miss you so, Nellie.
00:42:45Please write back soon, your best friend, Samantha.
00:42:48Dear Samantha, I'm sorry I haven't written much,
00:42:54but Dad's been under the weather, and I've had to take on more chores.
00:42:58Your uncle's house sounds grand, all stone and marble,
00:43:02like the fine houses in the Gramercy Park that Dad used to point out.
00:43:06I miss you too, Samantha, and I can't wait until you get back.
00:43:11Love from your friend, Nellie.
00:43:13Mrs. Vandergeld has installed a shower.
00:43:17Passing fancy.
00:43:18Like rain shower?
00:43:19Exactly.
00:43:20Only it's inside the house, and you stand underneath, and then the water falls.
00:43:24A ridiculous contraption.
00:43:27Absurd.
00:43:28Prone to breaking, I'm sure.
00:43:31I'm sure.
00:43:32And you'd like one, I suppose.
00:43:35Absolutely.
00:43:35Oh, from grandmary.
00:43:41She has been to see the admiral.
00:43:47What's so amusing?
00:43:48Well, the admiral's proposed to mother twice a year for the last dozen years, I'd say.
00:43:54Well, no wonder she thought we were rushing things.
00:43:56Good morning, class.
00:44:09Good morning, Miss Stevens.
00:44:15Today, I have a very exciting announcement.
00:44:18The school is conducting a speaking contest on the subject, Progress in America.
00:44:24You can write on a topic of your choice.
00:44:27Anything modern and new.
00:44:29Yes, Edna?
00:44:30Could I write about the telephone?
00:44:32The telephone is an excellent example.
00:44:34Anyone else?
00:44:36Samantha?
00:44:37Factories?
00:44:38Another good idea.
00:44:39A single factory can do the work of an entire town in one day.
00:44:43Think of it.
00:44:45Yes, Emma?
00:44:46My Uncle Rem's a factory.
00:44:48May I write on that too?
00:44:49You all may write on anything you wish, but only 12 speeches will be chosen,
00:44:55and those chosen will be presented in front of the entire school at the Christmas program.
00:45:00Your speeches are due by Thanksgiving.
00:45:02The time has come to change the old ways.
00:45:09Women must vote.
00:45:12The time has come for all of us to speak out.
00:45:15And in support, Mrs Winthrop and Mrs Vandergeld will organize a peaceful gathering of Madison
00:45:21Square Park a week from Tuesday.
00:45:23Women in all 45 states will be holding similar gatherings on that day.
00:45:27And I'm very pleased to have met you, Samantha.
00:45:42Pleased to have met you, too.
00:45:44You know, I'm always greatly encouraged when young people join our discussions.
00:45:48Are you anxious to vote one day?
00:45:51I'm not sure.
00:45:53No.
00:45:55Then you won't have to.
00:45:57Isn't that right, Mrs Vandergeld?
00:45:58Oh, quite.
00:46:00Quite right.
00:46:01It's the right to vote we're fighting for, not the requirement.
00:46:06Good night, Samantha.
00:46:07Good night.
00:46:13Excuse me.
00:46:16Good night.
00:46:18We'll soon be replaced by those made by machine.
00:46:22Uncle Gar!
00:46:24Hello, my angel.
00:46:25How was school today?
00:46:27It was good.
00:46:29I'm practicing my speech.
00:46:31Would you like to hear it?
00:46:32Of course.
00:46:37Factories are the foundation of progress in America.
00:46:40They can make perfect products every time, and plenty of them, too.
00:46:44Enough for everyone all at once.
00:46:46They will provide jobs for everyone who wants one, too.
00:46:49Products that are made by hand will soon be replaced by those made by machine.
00:46:55Thank you, Gertrude.
00:46:55Thank you, Gertrude.
00:46:56I am impressed.
00:46:58Afternoon mail.
00:46:59Hello, sweetheart.
00:47:01Anything for me?
00:47:03Well, there's a postcard here to all of us from Grand Mary.
00:47:07Nothing from Nellie?
00:47:09Oh, I'm afraid not.
00:47:13I haven't heard from her in weeks.
00:47:15Oh, there's a letter here from Mount Bedford, from Mrs. Hawkins.
00:47:21What does it say?
00:47:25Oh, dear.
00:47:28What?
00:47:29Nellie's father has died from influenza.
00:47:35Oh, no.
00:47:37Come on, Nellie.
00:47:41May I see?
00:47:42She says that Mrs. Ryland sent them to an orphanage in New York City.
00:48:02Cold Rock House.
00:48:03Do you know where it is?
00:48:06Is it near?
00:48:07It shouldn't be hard to find.
00:48:09Can we go see them, Uncle Gar?
00:48:12I will get the address and stop at the orphanage on my way home tomorrow.
00:48:22Dear Nellie, I just received word about your dad.
00:48:26I'm so sad for you and the girls.
00:48:28We all are.
00:48:30But Uncle Gar is going to arrange for me to see you, and I'll be there in no time.
00:48:35Write me back as soon as you can.
00:48:38Your friend, Samantha.
00:48:42I'm practicing for my piano lesson.
00:49:04I'd like to stay and listen.
00:49:05Do you mind?
00:49:05Do you mind?
00:49:21That was lovely, Samantha.
00:49:44That was lovely, Samantha.
00:49:51Would you like to help?
00:49:58Uncle Gar told me you remind him of my mother.
00:50:02I take that as a great compliment.
00:50:07I remember her hair.
00:50:10And my face when she would kiss me goodnight.
00:50:17I don't know why I thought of this,
00:50:19but she hated chickens.
00:50:23Chickens?
00:50:24She hated them.
00:50:27It's Gar.
00:50:29Uncle Gar.
00:50:30Hello, ladies.
00:50:34Look at you two.
00:50:36I'd say I'm the luckiest man in New York, wouldn't you?
00:50:39Did you find the orphanage?
00:50:41I did.
00:50:42Oh, wonderful.
00:50:44How was Nellie?
00:50:45Well, they didn't let me see her.
00:50:49What do you mean?
00:50:50The orphans are not allowed to have visitors who are not related,
00:50:53unless they're serious about adoption.
00:50:55It's preposterous.
00:50:56Why?
00:50:57Each institution has its own rules.
00:51:00There must be some way that I could see her.
00:51:05Mr. and Mrs. Vandergal donate a great deal to New York orphanages.
00:51:10One of them could well be Cold Rock.
00:51:12Excuse me.
00:51:13Excuse me.
00:51:13Excuse me.
00:51:14Excuse me.
00:51:15Excuse me.
00:51:16Excuse me.
00:51:17Excuse me.
00:51:18Excuse me.
00:51:19Excuse me.
00:51:20Hello?
00:51:21Yes, could you connect me, please,
00:51:22to the Vandergeld residence on Fifth Avenue?
00:51:24Hey!
00:51:25You like that?
00:51:26Hey!
00:51:27Hey!
00:51:28Hey!
00:51:29Hey!
00:51:30Hey!
00:51:31Hey!
00:51:32Hey!
00:51:33Hey!
00:51:34Hey!
00:51:49Hey!
00:51:50I'm Mrs. Edwards. I telephoned earlier about seeing Mrs. Rouchy.
00:52:02She'll be right with you.
00:52:12You must be Mrs. Edwards. We've been expecting you.
00:52:16Pleased to meet you.
00:52:17Mrs. Vandergeld sent word of your arrival.
00:52:20She spoke very highly of you.
00:52:23And of you, Mrs. Rouchy.
00:52:25Mrs. Vandergeld is our most generous benefactor.
00:52:28Would this be a convenient time for a tour?
00:52:33Uh, yes. Yes, of course.
00:52:36Uh, Lillian.
00:52:40Oh, thank you.
00:52:42Nancy, you wait.
00:52:55You're walking too?
00:52:55No speaking!
00:52:59Ma'am?
00:52:59I'm sure you must understand the importance of rules for girls like this.
00:53:06Obedience, order, and discipline.
00:53:08These are the things that will enable them to find homes.
00:53:13Here's the dormitory for the younger girls.
00:53:15Are there always this many?
00:53:23There are not enough beds for these children.
00:53:25Two of the girls are leaving today to a good home in the country.
00:53:29They'll have a party for them later.
00:53:31Here we have the dormitory for the older girls.
00:53:50Nine to sixteen.
00:53:53May my niece hand out fruit?
00:53:55Yes, of course.
00:53:56What a lovely, well-behaved child.
00:54:04Now then, Mrs. Fauci, how many children do you have in this dormitory?
00:54:09Oh, the number of children ranges from...
00:54:12Manny!
00:54:13Oh!
00:54:14Samantha!
00:54:17What are you doing here?
00:54:19Are you all right?
00:54:21You're so pale.
00:54:22Look at your hands.
00:54:24Here, take my gloves.
00:54:26Did you see Bridget and Jenny downstairs?
00:54:28Are they all right?
00:54:29You mean you don't get to see them?
00:54:31They won't let us play together.
00:54:33I'm sure they think I've abandoned them.
00:54:35You cannot stay here.
00:54:38Are you ever allowed outside?
00:54:40Only when I take out the ashes around the back.
00:54:43Every day at four o'clock.
00:54:44We must let the girls rest now.
00:54:47Um, Samantha, are we ready?
00:54:50I'll come to the alley for a walk.
00:54:52Ready!
00:54:53What's the basket for?
00:55:16It's for coats.
00:55:17Coats?
00:55:18Go in the coat closet.
00:55:19These are for old coats that you don't want anymore.
00:55:22Why do you want her old coats?
00:55:24It's for an orphanage.
00:55:26They need all kinds of things, like hats and gloves and anything that's warm, really.
00:55:32They're stuck there, and we need to help.
00:55:34Maybe you do.
00:55:35I have some old coats at home.
00:55:40They don't fit anymore.
00:55:41And gloves, too.
00:55:42I'll bring them in tomorrow.
00:55:45I like your pilgrims.
00:55:48Yes, Mrs. Evans.
00:55:59Mrs. Frouchi is expecting you.
00:56:01I have a hamper here full of pumpkin pies and Thanksgiving treats for the children.
00:56:05May we bring them into your kitchen?
00:56:07I'll take that for you.
00:56:08Follow me.
00:56:10I'll just wait outside.
00:56:12All right.
00:56:13Nellie!
00:56:26Nellie!
00:56:30You found me!
00:56:33Here.
00:56:34I brought you some walls, but she's inside.
00:56:37Thank you, Samantha.
00:56:38Mrs. Frouchi says she'll place me out if I don't behave.
00:56:44What's that?
00:56:45Sending me away on the orphan train to get adopted by a family far away.
00:56:50Mrs. Frouchi says girls with my training go really fast in the farm country.
00:56:55And Jenny and Bridget?
00:56:56No.
00:56:57They're too young.
00:56:59She sends me.
00:57:00I'll never get to see them again.
00:57:02Oh, you cannot go.
00:57:04The three of you have to stay together.
00:57:06I have to think about what to do.
00:57:10I'm not going to let this happen to you, Nellie.
00:57:12I'm not.
00:57:14Did you hear, Gertrude, that our Samantha has been chosen out of all the girls in her
00:57:19school to speak at the Christmas program?
00:57:21Isn't that wonderful?
00:57:23It's not just me.
00:57:24There are 12 of us.
00:57:25That is quite an accomplishment to be one of the 12, Samantha.
00:57:30It is a shame that Mother won't hear.
00:57:32Then Grand Mary will have the pleasure of hearing only Samantha when she returns.
00:57:36Oh, now will you look at that.
00:57:41Oh, it looks splendid, doesn't it?
00:57:43Beautiful.
00:57:44Our first Thanksgiving.
00:57:47I wish everyone had all the blessings that we have tonight.
00:57:51That's very thoughtful, Samantha.
00:57:54Shall we?
00:57:54Father, we thank you for this food, for health and strength, and all things good.
00:58:04Amen.
00:58:09Nellie!
00:58:11Come on, everything's ready.
00:58:13We need to hurry.
00:58:14What?
00:58:15What are you talking about?
00:58:17Look, if we don't go now, we never will.
00:58:19Go?
00:58:20Where?
00:58:21With me.
00:58:22I'm taking you all.
00:58:24What's wrong?
00:58:26I'm scared.
00:58:27It'll be all right.
00:58:29Go get Bridget and Jenny, and I'll meet you in front of the coat closet.
00:58:33I'll meet you there in five minutes.
00:58:37Go, now!
00:58:38Jenny, Jenny, look!
00:58:54Come on, girls.
00:58:55You need to go now.
00:59:00What's it for?
00:59:01I came here to bring donations for the girls.
00:59:05Yes?
00:59:05I usually come here with my aunt, who is very good friends with Mrs. Vanderkaan.
00:59:11We usually just leave the boxes beside the coat closet.
00:59:15Fine.
00:59:15Off you go.
00:59:22Nellie, where are you?
00:59:26Samantha!
00:59:27I'll deposit the donation money Monday, Mrs. Fauci.
00:59:30You'd best give it to me.
00:59:31I'll hold on to it.
00:59:32For safekeeping.
00:59:37Yes, ma'am.
00:59:39Dieser, love me.
00:59:41Get in!
00:59:41I'll search it under the vest.
01:00:12Who's there?
01:00:31What?
01:00:34Richie, come on!
01:00:35There you go!
01:00:37Oh, let's hurry!
01:00:37Stop!
01:00:38Help!
01:00:39Stop him!
01:00:40Stop him!
01:00:41Stop him!
01:00:42Stop!
01:00:44Help!
01:00:45Hurry!
01:00:46Don't stop!
01:00:48Stop!
01:00:50Please!
01:00:53Come on, let's do it.
01:00:55Stop!
01:00:57Hurry, let's go!
01:00:59Please!
01:01:01Please help!
01:01:02Someone took my babies!
01:01:07I want the donation money!
01:01:09All of it!
01:01:09Wait, where?
01:01:10He's not running now!
01:01:11He's going to stop!
01:01:18Bridget, hurry!
01:01:19Come on, pick up!
01:01:23Come on, Jenny, run!
01:01:24Run!
01:01:24Come on, come on, go!
01:01:36Jenny, go!
01:01:40Dinner!
01:01:41Shh!
01:01:42Shh!
01:01:43Bridget, be quiet.
01:01:45If we get caught, we'll get in trouble, and so will Samantha's family.
01:01:49Why can't we live here?
01:01:50We're wards of the state.
01:01:51That's what Mrs. Frouchy calls us.
01:01:53We belong to them.
01:01:54To the state?
01:01:55Yes!
01:01:56And if anyone finds us here, they'll be made to turn us in.
01:01:59So you must be quiet now.
01:02:00Do you understand?
01:02:03It's all right for now.
01:02:05Eat up.
01:02:06There's turkey and dressing and cranberries.
01:02:08Slower, Jenny.
01:02:09I put fresh pajamas on the bed.
01:02:14How'd you get all this up here?
01:02:16I told Gertrude it was for a family in need.
01:02:19And it is.
01:02:21So nice and warm.
01:02:23Oh, no, they're home.
01:02:25I'll try to come up after.
01:02:27How can I ever thank you?
01:02:33You're my friend.
01:02:35That's what friends do.
01:02:39Samantha's been here all afternoon.
01:02:43Are you certain?
01:02:45Samantha?
01:02:46Yes?
01:02:52Any further questions?
01:02:54My matron informed me that she was at the orphanage a short while ago.
01:02:59A few of my girls have since gone missing, along with $200.
01:03:04What are you implying?
01:03:05If I find that she has been involved, I'll report her to the authorities.
01:03:10You'll not make threats here.
01:03:16Good day.
01:03:19I said good day.
01:03:29I hope they don't find out.
01:03:31Do you think she knows?
01:03:33I'm not sure.
01:03:37She said she'd go to the police.
01:03:40And that we took money.
01:03:42That's a terrible lie.
01:03:45Oh, Samantha.
01:03:46I don't want you to get in any trouble on my account.
01:03:49I'm going to find a job.
01:03:51As soon as I can.
01:03:53So we can get a room of our own.
01:03:55Someone will hire me.
01:03:56I miss my dad.
01:04:02Don't worry, Nellie.
01:04:04I'm not going to let anything happen to any of you.
01:04:08I promise.
01:04:10Gertrude had a visitor today.
01:04:14Mrs. Frouchy.
01:04:16What did you want?
01:04:17Hard to say, madam.
01:04:19But it seemed to me she was accusing our Samantha of stealing.
01:04:24Guard, we must do something to stop this woman.
01:04:26I'm going to let you go.
01:04:44I'm going to let her on.
01:04:46Dear Grandmary, it's almost Christmas, and I can't wait to see you.
01:05:13Cornelia and I are making our own ornaments for the Christmas tree.
01:05:16And making cookies, and fruitcakes, and even plum pudding.
01:05:20Though I'm not sure we did it right.
01:05:30Since Nelly is in New York City now, all that's missing is you.
01:05:35Love, Samantha.
01:05:36Love, Samantha.
01:05:37I love you.
01:05:38I love you.
01:05:39I love you.
01:05:40I love you.
01:05:41I love you.
01:05:42I love you.
01:05:44I love you.
01:06:08Jenny, what are you doing down here?
01:06:24Is something wrong?
01:06:27What's the matter?
01:06:29What is it?
01:06:31All right, I'll come with you.
01:06:38Richard, are you all right?
01:06:51You're so hot.
01:06:52Running up.
01:06:57Do you know where Nellie went?
01:07:00Was she looking to find a job?
01:07:08Is this where she went?
01:07:38What are you doing?
01:07:46What are you doing?
01:07:46What are you doing?
01:07:46We're going to go to the owner.
01:07:49Hurry up.
01:08:00Hurry up.
01:08:00Hurry up.
01:08:01Hurry up.
01:08:02Put your name on that list.
01:08:13If you can't write, make an X.
01:08:15And get in line behind them.
01:08:19Hold on, man.
01:08:20No, no, no, please, help.
01:08:24If that needle breaks, it comes out of your pain.
01:08:26No, don't.
01:08:27Quiet.
01:08:29Ah, look, that needle broke.
01:08:30Ah, let's see what you've done.
01:08:35Go on, get him out of here.
01:08:36Come on out here and we'll have a look at it.
01:08:41Hold it tight now, hold it tight.
01:08:48All right, we got an opening now.
01:08:53Come on, hurry up.
01:08:56Sir?
01:08:59Sir?
01:09:00I'm looking for my friend.
01:09:02This ain't a tea party.
01:09:04You want to see your friend?
01:09:05Get in line behind them.
01:09:06Wait till 7 o'clock.
01:09:08No, sir.
01:09:09I can't wait.
01:09:10This is an emergency.
01:09:12Oh, there she is.
01:09:13Hey!
01:09:13No, no, no, no, no, no.
01:09:17Come quick.
01:09:17Hey, leave the machine, lose the machine.
01:09:21Them's the rules.
01:09:22Bridget is sick.
01:09:23Come on.
01:09:25You decide, girly.
01:09:26You leave now, you don't come back.
01:09:30No, no, no, no, here.
01:09:33All right, we got an opening now.
01:09:36Next!
01:09:37Why didn't you tell me what factory work is like?
01:09:41Nobody wants to know where their frogs come from, just so they keep coming.
01:09:46Are all factories like that?
01:09:48All the ones I've seen.
01:09:50I'm worried, Samantha.
01:09:51I don't want to lose Bridget, too.
01:09:53Come on, let's run.
01:09:54She's burning up, Samantha.
01:10:06I've never seen her this bad.
01:10:10It's my fault for leaving.
01:10:15It's so cold in here.
01:10:17Hello, Angel.
01:10:28Big day's coming, isn't it?
01:10:30How's the speech?
01:10:32You nervous?
01:10:33I can't wait to hear it all the way through.
01:10:36I need to talk to you.
01:10:39Both.
01:10:43We're listening.
01:10:47I did something wrong, and I need help.
01:10:51Nellie's sister, Bridget, is sick.
01:10:59Upstairs.
01:11:00Upstairs?
01:11:01Upstairs?
01:11:08She's quite dehydrated.
01:11:10Under my orders, you're not to move her.
01:11:12It's for a few weeks, until she gets her strength back.
01:11:15Of course, Doctor.
01:11:17Any improvement?
01:11:21Not yet.
01:11:22All the girls have to stay here until the patient recovers.
01:11:25I'll be back in the morning to check on her.
01:11:27Thank you, Doctor.
01:11:27I'll see you out.
01:11:30Gertrude's made up beds for you in Samantha's room.
01:11:33Go on up now.
01:11:34I'll go sit with Bridget.
01:11:35Samantha brought us here...
01:11:37...to save me from being sent on the orphan train without my sisters.
01:11:41They're not supposed to separate families.
01:11:43They do a lot of things they're not supposed to.
01:11:45Ma'am, they do a lot of things they're not supposed to.
01:11:48I'll be back in the morning to see you.
01:11:54Good night.
01:11:55And thank you for your kindness.
01:11:57Good night, Nellie.
01:11:58Good night, Nellie.
01:11:59Good night, Jenny.
01:12:01Gertrude?
01:12:02Good night, Jenny.
01:12:03Good night, Nellie.
01:12:04I'm sorry, Uncle Gar, Aunt Cornelia.
01:12:19You can't break the law, Samantha.
01:12:22Even when a law seems unfair.
01:12:24But I had no choice.
01:12:25You always have the choice to come to me.
01:12:27You know that.
01:12:28But you don't even want me here.
01:12:30Why would you want three girls who aren't related to you?
01:12:33Who says we don't want you here?
01:12:37Aunt Cornelia's friends.
01:12:39My friends?
01:12:40At the wedding.
01:12:42They said it was a shame that I was coming here.
01:12:45Oh, Samantha.
01:12:47Don't think for a minute that's how I feel.
01:12:50They were just jealous and mean and petty.
01:12:54You're our family, Samantha.
01:12:56I want you here.
01:12:59Yes, Aunt Cornelia.
01:13:03No one touched Mrs. Fauci's money.
01:13:11We know that.
01:13:13Please don't make Nellie go back.
01:13:16They can't go back there.
01:13:18I have no alternative, Samantha.
01:13:21I must inform the authorities they're here.
01:13:25No!
01:13:25No!
01:13:26Would you like some tea?
01:13:36No, thank you.
01:13:38I'll be brief.
01:13:39Before you speak,
01:13:41I'd like to say that we are not going to press charges against the Parkington girl.
01:13:46As long as she returns the money she took.
01:13:48She claims she didn't take it.
01:13:49Well, with Christmas coming, we may have to rely once more on generous benefactors such as yourself.
01:14:01We don't want to disappoint the children.
01:14:03No, we don't.
01:14:04Which is why, Mrs. Fauci, we're replacing you.
01:14:08What?
01:14:08Your what?
01:14:12The board of directors is unhappy with the way you've been running Cold Rock.
01:14:15It was never our intention to fund a prison.
01:14:17And there have been indications for some while that funds have been misappropriated.
01:14:27You simply can't be serious.
01:14:29Oh, yes.
01:14:32I simply can.
01:14:34Good day.
01:14:35Good day.
01:14:38Factories will produce many goods at the same time.
01:14:50And that's why factories are the golden future of America.
01:14:59And the final speaker will be Samantha Parkington.
01:15:08Americans are very proud of being modern.
01:15:18We are proud of our progress.
01:15:20And we are proud of the machines in our factories and the products that they make.
01:15:26But Americans are proud of being truthful, too.
01:15:31Last week, I went to a factory.
01:15:33And what I saw was nothing like what I had been told.
01:15:38There were children, younger than I am, working from early morning until after dark.
01:15:45They were dirty.
01:15:47They were cold.
01:15:49And they couldn't leave.
01:15:51They don't have time to go to school.
01:15:54And they are too tired to play.
01:15:56But children are hurt in these places.
01:15:59I know.
01:16:00I saw one.
01:16:03If our factories can hurt children, then we have not made good progress in America.
01:16:10These words are not the words I had written, but are the words that I need to say.
01:16:17Americans are good and kind.
01:16:19And good and kind people take care of children, even if they are not their own.
01:16:26And once we do that, we can truly be proud of our factories and of our progress.
01:16:36We're so proud of you.
01:16:53Grandmary.
01:16:56You were here.
01:17:00Oh, I missed you.
01:17:02I missed you, too.
01:17:03Did you know that we're coming?
01:17:05We wanted it to be a surprise.
01:17:07You were magnificent.
01:17:09How did you know about factories?
01:17:12Because of Nellie.
01:17:13I went to go get her at her work and...
01:17:16Oh, forgive me.
01:17:17You remember Admiral B. Miss?
01:17:19Very nice to see you again, Abby.
01:17:21That was a very impressive speech, Samantha.
01:17:24No wonder your grandmother talks about you so much.
01:17:27Excuse me.
01:17:29Samantha, that speech was not the speech that you entered in the contest.
01:17:34I changed it when I saw the truth.
01:17:36I'm afraid you've been disqualified from the competition.
01:17:39Disqualified?
01:17:40For telling the truth?
01:17:41She won me over.
01:17:43And I'm a much harsher judge, I can assure you.
01:17:47I believe it takes two to speak the truth.
01:17:50One to speak it and the other to hear.
01:17:53Samantha, I beg your pardon.
01:17:58I'd like you to give that speech to my women's group, Samantha.
01:18:03We're very proud of you.
01:18:05How do you feel, Samantha?
01:18:06I feel that Gertrude is overworked, which is why she's so slow.
01:18:12Slow?
01:18:13She needs help.
01:18:19Cornelia, you've created a crusader.
01:18:21After all, it is a very large house for one person to keep.
01:18:25And how many more maids do we need?
01:18:28Three.
01:18:29Which is really four, counting Gertrude.
01:18:31Besides, if I come to visit more often...
01:18:34What do you mean, if?
01:18:35You're going to need more help.
01:18:37I'm a handful.
01:18:38Samantha, Cornelia and I were hoping that you'd like to come stay here with us.
01:18:48Permanently.
01:18:52You mean leave Mount Bedford?
01:18:55For good?
01:18:57But what about Grand Mary?
01:18:58I don't want her to be all alone.
01:19:00She won't be.
01:19:01Because Grand Mary has finally decided...
01:19:05No.
01:19:05Yes, she's accepted the Admiral's proposal.
01:19:08Which is why we hope you consider staying with us.
01:19:11What do you say, Samantha?
01:19:14Do you adopt us?
01:19:18Will I?
01:19:22Yes!
01:19:33I'll take this, baby.
01:19:35Thank you, Greg.
01:19:36Here you are.
01:19:42Oh, it's so beautiful.
01:19:45Oh, great, Nicole.
01:19:46Oh, Samantha.
01:19:48To this girl.
01:19:49Who did all this?
01:19:52I did, miss.
01:19:53With a little help.
01:19:54It's the prettiest tree I've ever seen.
01:19:57You're probably worn out.
01:19:59You should rest.
01:20:01Really.
01:20:01Really.
01:20:02Save your strength.
01:20:03Can we open prison stuff?
01:20:09Can we open prison stuff?
01:20:10Not now.
01:20:11No, not until tomorrow.
01:20:12Tomorrow.
01:20:13But you can start working on your notes to Santa.
01:20:15And there's hot chocolate in the kitchen.
01:20:18Ooh.
01:20:19Um, Gertrude?
01:20:21Oh.
01:20:26Uncle Gar?
01:20:28Does Santa know that Nellie and her sisters are here?
01:20:30Believe me, Samantha.
01:20:33Santa knows everything.
01:20:34Oh, just a moment.
01:20:36Let me get the notes for Santa.
01:20:38Who notes?
01:20:38Nellie and Jenny.
01:20:39Yes.
01:20:40Do you want to do Bridget's too, sir?
01:20:43Okay.
01:20:44Girls.
01:20:45Milk for Santa.
01:20:46I imagine he'll be very thirsty.
01:20:47Yes.
01:20:48What is all this?
01:20:49It's for the orphanage.
01:20:50Quite a bounty.
01:20:51Oh, this is nothing.
01:20:52Cornelia's arranged for a whole Christmas party.
01:20:54Oh.
01:20:55Oh.
01:20:56Oh, just a moment.
01:20:57Let me get the notes for Santa.
01:20:58Who notes?
01:20:59Nellie and Jenny.
01:21:00Yes.
01:21:01Do you want to do Bridget's too, sir?
01:21:02Okay.
01:21:03Girls.
01:21:04Milk for Santa.
01:21:05I imagine he'll be very thirsty.
01:21:06Yes.
01:21:07What is all this?
01:21:08It's for the orphanage.
01:21:09Quite a bounty.
01:21:10Oh, this is nothing.
01:21:11Cornelia's arranged for a whole Christmas party.
01:21:12She's got half of New York donating presents and clothes and food.
01:21:17May I help?
01:21:18Yes.
01:21:22I can't believe we're here.
01:21:24It's so wonderful that we can be together, Nellie.
01:21:28This is my favorite Christmas Eve.
01:21:32I wonder where we'll be next Christmas.
01:21:35Let's make a wish.
01:21:37Up there, some places are wishing stars.
01:21:41Make your wish, Nellie.
01:21:42Close your eyes tight.
01:21:43Wish like you've never wished before.
01:21:44I'm wishing, Samantha.
01:21:45I'm wishing.
01:21:46I'm wishing.
01:21:47I'm wishing.
01:21:48Merry Christmas, Bridget.
01:21:49Merry Christmas.
01:21:50Merry Christmas.
01:21:51Oh, Bridget.
01:21:52How's our patient?
01:21:53Hungry.
01:21:54How's our patient?
01:21:55Hungry.
01:21:56Well, let's go have Christmas.
01:21:57Oh, cool.
01:21:58Yay!
01:21:59Let's go downstairs.
01:22:00Yay!
01:22:01Yay!
01:22:02Merry Christmas, Bridget.
01:22:03Merry Christmas.
01:22:04Merry Christmas.
01:22:05Oh, Bridget.
01:22:06How's our patient?
01:22:07Hungry.
01:22:08Well, let's go have Christmas.
01:22:09Oh, cool.
01:22:10Yay!
01:22:11Let's go downstairs.
01:22:12Yay!
01:22:13Let's go downstairs.
01:22:14Yay!
01:22:15Yay!
01:22:16Yay!
01:22:17Yay!
01:22:18Yay!
01:22:19Yay!
01:22:20Yay!
01:22:21Yay!
01:22:22Yay!
01:22:23Yay!
01:22:24Why don't you start screaming at all the silly little things Santa's left you?
01:22:27There's something we need to tell you.
01:22:29Uncle Gart?
01:22:30Samantha asked if we would let you three girls come and be maids.
01:22:35Oh, yes, sir!
01:22:37We'll work very hard morning tonight, sir.
01:22:40But we don't need any more maids.
01:22:42However, Samantha's gonna live with us permanently.
01:22:48And there's one thing she needs that we would love to give her.
01:22:51She needs three sisters.
01:22:53But not just any three sisters.
01:22:57She needs you.
01:22:58All of you.
01:23:00What do you say?
01:23:01Oh, yes!
01:23:02Sisters, Samantha!
01:23:04Sisters!
01:23:06God Cornelia and I want all four of you to be our girls.
01:23:10To live here in this house and grow up together as one family.
01:23:14Would you like that, Bridget?
01:23:16Oh, yes!
01:23:17Jenny?
01:23:18Jenny?
01:23:19Jenny says yes.
01:23:20Jenny says yes, sir!
01:23:22Jenny says yes, sir!
01:23:23Oh, she's talking!
01:23:25Oh!
01:23:26That's my girl!
01:23:31Merry Christmas!
01:23:32Merry Christmas!
01:23:33Merry Christmas!
01:23:35Merry Christmas, Food.
01:23:37Happy Christmas!
01:23:39Merry Christmas!
01:23:40Merry Christmas, Avril.
01:23:42This one's for you.
01:23:58Thank you, and Merry Christmas.
01:24:04Wait to see all their happy faces.
01:24:08Merry Christmas!
01:24:10Merry Christmas!
01:24:12Merry Christmas!
01:24:36Merry Christmas!
01:24:36Merry Christmas!
01:24:38Merry Christmas!
01:24:40First note, Samantha.
01:24:46Do you think we're dreaming?
01:24:49Yes, we are.
01:24:50I hope we never wake up.
01:25:10I hope we never wake up.
01:25:40I hope we never wake up.
01:26:10I hope we never wake up.
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