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follows wealthy orphan Samantha Parkington in 1904 New York, who befriends poor servant girl Nellie O'Malley next door, bridging class divides as Samantha's Uncle Gardner brings his suffragette fiancée, Cornelia, leading to adventures that challenge Samantha's sheltered life and involve a plot to rescue Nellie from a harsh orphanage, highlighting themes of friendship, social class, and women's rights as Samantha embraces her new family and values
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00:00:00It all began one day last April.
00:00:28I was living with my grandmother 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 my next-door nuisance, Eddie Ryland.
00:00:43Samantha!
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...
00:01:02Come back here, Ryland.
00:01:16And that was the day I met my new friend, Nellie O'Malley.
00:01:40Who are they?
00:01:45They're our new servants.
00:01:47The big one is my new maid.
00:01:48But she's too young to be a maid.
00:01:50Maybe her mother is the maid.
00:01:55It's grand, Dad.
00:01:56Who's that?
00:01:57Look at that water.
00:01:58Come along now, Bridget.
00:01:59I'm tired, Dad.
00:02:08I know.
00:02:08It won't be long.
00:02:09And I know you're hungry, Jenny.
00:02:11But you'll just have to wait.
00:02:13I'm hungry.
00:02:15Oh, this is beautiful.
00:02:17Do you think we can ride here?
00:02:18Oh, this is a ride, please.
00:02:20Don't throw right in here, Mr. O'Malley.
00:02:22There's only one room for all of you.
00:02:24This will be fine.
00:02:25Thank you, thank you.
00:02:26I'm really hungry, Nellie.
00:02:28Are we going to eat soon?
00:02:34Look, Nellie, next to the pump.
00:02:40Oh, Nellie.
00:02:43See what you did?
00:02:45I 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.
00:02:51I don't have a penny.
00:02:53She is not paying you a cent, Eddie Ryland.
00:02:56And if you make any more trouble, I'll tell your mother that you took her good petticoat
00:03:01and made a kite's tail out of it.
00:03:04Oh, I'm really scared, Samantha.
00:03:08Edward!
00:03:10Edward!
00:03:13I have an errand for you!
00:03:15Edward!
00:03:17Edward!
00:03:18Edward!
00:03:19Edward!
00:03:19I'm waiting!
00:03:21Thank you, miss.
00:03:22I'm Samantha.
00:03:25I live next door.
00:03:27I'm Nellie.
00:03:29And this is Jenny and Bridget.
00:03:31Pleased to meet you.
00:03:35Don't pay any attention to him.
00:03:37Have to pay some attention, miss.
00:03:38If we want to keep our place here.
00:03:41Nellie, girl.
00:03:42Come along now.
00:03:43Are you going to Mount Bedford School?
00:03:46Maybe we'll be in the same class.
00:03:48I don't go to school, miss.
00:03:49We're here to work.
00:03:52May I see you tomorrow?
00:03:54Like I said.
00:03:55I'll be working, miss.
00:03:57From the sides of this place, from dawn to dusk.
00:04:01Samantha!
00:04:04Goodbye, Nellie.
00:04:05Goodbye, Bridget.
00:04:06Goodbye, Jenny.
00:04:07Goodbye.
00:04:07Goodbye.
00:04:10These are lovely.
00:04:12They should do nicely in the park.
00:04:13They're beautiful.
00:04:15The Rylands have new servants.
00:04:16A father and three girls.
00:04:18And one of them's my age.
00:04:21Samantha, look at those stockings.
00:04:23Your grandmother won't like that.
00:04:24No, she won't.
00:04:26Yes, Mrs. Hawkins.
00:04:27Be sure to wash your hands now.
00:04:30Yes, Mrs. Hawkins.
00:04:48Hello, 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.
00:04:57I'm sorry.
00:04:58You weren't running, were you?
00:05:01Not when I fell, though.
00:05:03Haste makes waste, Samantha.
00:05:04Yes, Grand Mary.
00:05:11Did 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.
00:05:21One of them's mine.
00:05:22Now, please, begin.
00:05:32I have to unveil the dead ones.
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.
00:05:43She didn't miss the boat, did he?
00:05:44Samantha, please.
00:05:46Just finish your practice.
00:05:48Hello, Miss.
00:06:14Please don't call me Miss.
00:06:17Get in trouble if I don't, Miss.
00:06:21Where did you come from?
00:06:23Before Mount Bedford, I mean.
00:06:25New York City.
00:06:26Oh, 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.
00:06:38Is your mother's she died, Miss?
00:06:42Last winner.
00:06:49If you don't go to school, would you like to borrow some of my books?
00:06:53Wouldn't do no good, Miss.
00:06:54Unless they're all pictures.
00:06:57Oh.
00:06:57My 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?
00:07:11You 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?
00:07:35Would you like anything else, ma'am?
00:07:39No, 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.
00:08:03Good.
00:08:08Are 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.
00:08:17Oh, it's from Uncle Guard.
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?
00:08:30It's a stereopticon.
00:08:32Oh.
00:08:32He says, put in the first slide, and I will see where he is right now.
00:08:37First slide.
00:08:38Oh, my.
00:08:45It's Paris, the Eiffel Tower.
00:08:48As if we were really there.
00:08:51Uncle Guard 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 Guard says.
00:09:09And what's fairy floss?
00:09:11Uncle Guard says it's made out of pink sugar and comes on a stick.
00:09:16Uncle Guard 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.
00:09:51Like your mother.
00:09:53Only 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.
00:10:35I wish I could ask Grand Mary, but 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.
00:11:05Okay, now.
00:11:08Okay.
00:11:08Long ears.
00:11:11Off.
00:11:12Thing.
00:11:13The arm.
00:11:15The side.
00:11:18D.
00:11:19Sounds like this.
00:11:20The.
00:11:21That.
00:11:22This.
00:11:23And the.
00:11:24Those.
00:11:26These.
00:11:27They're.
00:11:28Thor.
00:11:28Thursday.
00:11:30Thanksgiving.
00:11:30Thanksgiving.
00:11:31A roaming calf with a lily fair sat on a rose blossom mat
00:11:39with a meadow-dewish back.
00:11:40Stop your fidgeting, Jenny.
00:11:43Bridget!
00:11:46You're pulling too hard on her.
00:11:48Wine slower.
00:11:51Now stretch your hands out.
00:11:53There you go, Jenny.
00:11:54Why doesn't Jenny speak?
00:12:02It hasn't said a word since Ma died.
00:12:05Did she talk before that?
00:12:06Some.
00:12:07And she talks in her sleep.
00:12:16That looks like fun.
00:12:19It does.
00:12:20Can I try it?
00:12:22Here.
00:12:22I'll beat the rug while you read.
00:12:29Cat sat map.
00:12:33Good, go on.
00:12:35Fat rat hat.
00:12:42Fat fat rat.
00:12:44You girls about through killing the rug?
00:12:58I'm sorry, Mr. O'Malley.
00:13:00It was my fault.
00:13:01There's no fault to it.
00:13:02You almost done here?
00:13:03All done, Dad.
00:13:04Good, then.
00:13:05Get a move on inside.
00:13:06Mrs. Rylan was calling for you.
00:13:07Yes, Dad.
00:13:07Tomorrow, Samantha?
00:13:12Tomorrow.
00:13:13I wanted to thank you, Samantha, for your kindness toward Nellie and the girls.
00:13:17No thanks needed, sir.
00:13:20Nellie and the girls are my friends.
00:13:24It's Uncle Guard!
00:13:26That's my Uncle Guard!
00:13:27He's come back from Europe!
00:13:28Goodbye, Mr. O'Malley.
00:13:30Goodbye.
00:13:31Goodbye, Jenny, Bridget.
00:13:32My Uncle Guard is here!
00:13:35Goodbye.
00:13:36Goodbye.
00:13:36Goodbye.
00:13:36Goodbye.
00:13:36Goodbye.
00:13:36Goodbye.
00:13:36Goodbye.
00:13:37Goodbye.
00:13:54Well, here we are.
00:14:01Uncle Guard!
00:14:02Uncle Guard!
00:14:04Ah, my angel!
00:14:05Oh, I missed you so much!
00:14:09Oh, I missed you so much.
00:14:12Did you get my present?
00:14:13Yes, I love it.
00:14:14It's wonderful.
00:14:16Well, I have an even bigger surprise for you.
00:14:19Oh, what is it?
00:14:21If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise.
00:14:24Will you take me for a ride now?
00:14:27First, I want you to say hello to someone.
00:14:28How are we coming along, then, my dear?
00:14:39Fine.
00:14:48Samantha, you remember Miss Pitt from Christmas?
00:14:50Please, call me Cornelia.
00:14:53Hello.
00:14:53Can we go now?
00:14:55Can we go now?
00:14:58In a moment.
00:15:00Your Uncle Guard says you'd love to read, Sam.
00:15:02My name is Samantha.
00:15:04Very well, Samantha.
00:15:05I thought you might like this.
00:15:07It's the Wizard of Oz.
00:15:09Girls in New York love it.
00:15:13Come on, you two.
00:15:14But I thought you said we were going for a ride.
00:15:16First, we need to say hello to your grandmary.
00:15:18Shall we?
00:15:30Oh.
00:15:32Here we are.
00:15:34Mother?
00:15:35Gardner!
00:15:41You remember Miss Pitt?
00:15:42What a pleasant surprise.
00:15:45How are you, Miss Pitt?
00:15:47Very well, thank you, Mrs. Edwards.
00:15:50Gardner promised me he would tell you I was coming.
00:15:54I 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.
00:16:04For now, Mrs. Hawkins can show you to the guest room.
00:16:10This way, ma'am.
00:16:13Gardner, you really should warn me when you're bringing home guests.
00:16:23You look well, Mother.
00:16:26This is for you.
00:16:28Oh, my.
00:16:29Oh, my.
00:16:31Oh.
00:16:34Oh.
00:16:37Oh.
00:16:40It's lovely.
00:16:43Has the Admiral been to see you lately?
00:16:45Gardner.
00:16:46Let's see.
00:16:55We were going to do something now.
00:16:59What?
00:17:00I don't remember.
00:17:05Excuse us, Mother.
00:17:06Where are you going?
00:17:07Gardner.
00:17:12All right.
00:17:13I'm going to let it out now.
00:17:13Here we are.
00:17:14Did you see the Mona Lisa?
00:17:27Yes, Mother.
00:17:27We saw the Mona Lisa.
00:17:28It was delightful.
00:17:29Oh.
00:17:30But what we're even more excited about is this new style of art called Impressionism.
00:17:35Yes.
00:17:35By a man named Monet.
00:17:37You'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.
00:17:44Nonsense, Gard.
00:17:45Of course they did.
00:17:46Cornelia is the one who's really making a difference in New York.
00:17:48How so?
00:17:49She's organizing suffrage meetings all over the city.
00:17:52Gard, 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 without having
00:18:03to stand on a soapbox.
00:18:05Yes.
00:18:06Although if women are expected to obey the laws our leaders make, shouldn't we have a
00:18:10say in selecting those leaders?
00:18:12I believe Samantha should have as much say in her government as that little boy next door.
00:18:17Well, Uncle Gard, when are you going to tell us the surprise?
00:18:30I was going to wait until after dinner.
00:18:31Are you coming to live in Mount Bedford?
00:18:33No, but it is wonderful news.
00:18:35Against 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.
00:18:57And while I was in Paris, I was getting her parents' blessing.
00:18:59My, well then, I'm very happy for both of you.
00:19:11I'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
00:19:20right here, Mother.
00:19:22We could hold it in the conservatory.
00:19:23It'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.
00:19:32I found the woman of my dreams.
00:19:37I want you to be my bridesmaid, Samantha.
00:19:39Would you?
00:19:41She's very young.
00:19:43Well, my sister will be the matron of honor, her daughter my flower girl, but I don't have
00:19:47a bridesmaid.
00:19:49What do you say?
00:19:50Say yes.
00:19:57Yes.
00:19:58Samantha.
00:20:04Samantha.
00:20:14Samantha.
00:20:16Samantha?
00:20:17Hello.
00:20:18i know you're upset with me i don't want things to change anymore uncle guard
00:20:33you've had more change in your life than anyone ought to have but you'll see cornelia is going
00:20:41to be a wonderful friend and in fact if your mother was still alive i'm sure they'd be the
00:20:46best of friends they would oh yes they're quite similar in many ways your mother was so full
00:20:52of life and questions and causes and right now she's smiling down on us making fun of your bushy
00:20:58eyebrows how did you know about that she tortured you she told me so and i miss her every time i
00:21:06think about it you're so like your mother you have her spirit you have her will
00:21:15and her curiosity
00:21:17oh what's this oh
00:21:26st louis the exposition
00:21:31oh no
00:21:35i promised to take you didn't i
00:21:38i'm sorry how can i make it up to you it's all her fault no samantha cornelia is a wonderful
00:21:47person she's strong and caring and she loves children you'll have your own family forget
00:21:55it all about me you are my family you'll always be my little girl
00:22:02but i your truth the Taking off expect
00:22:09they've helped me out
00:22:12home and overriding
00:22:16at normally
00:22:18you show me
00:22:19in the dark
00:22:20100
00:22:21100
00:22:22100
00:22:24100
00:22:25100
00:22:26100
00:22:28That was lovely, Samantha.
00:22:44Thank you, Grand Mary.
00:22:48Grand Mary?
00:22:50Yes?
00:22:52Do you like Cornelia?
00:22:54Do I?
00:22:55Certainly 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, Grand Mary.
00:23:22She gave a dose of it to Peter.
00:23:24One tablespoon to be taken at bedtime.
00:23:27But Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail had bread and milk and blackberries for supper at the end.
00:23:35I can't believe how quickly you've learned this, Nellie.
00:23:37I think I've been reading 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.
00:24:12I say the lemon.
00:24:17I have to agree.
00:24:18Lemon it is.
00:24:20All 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.
00:24:45She's not so bad, you know.
00:24:49What 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 and crystal stitching in between each pearl.
00:25:05Oh, and there was a large satin bow just above the bustle.
00:25:09Bustle?
00:25:11Yes.
00:25:11It was the height of fashion, I will have you know.
00:25:17Tell 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.
00:25:32Oh, Grandma, look, it's lavender.
00:25:35Your favorite color.
00:25:36It's the prettiest color I've ever seen.
00:25:40Samantha 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, Aunt 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.
00:25:54She 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 will 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.
00:26:51I don't want to be by myself.
00:26:54I 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.
00:27:20Sometimes when I came here, I feel like they're still here.
00:27:32What do you do in here?
00:27:36Read mostly.
00:27:38Make wishes.
00:27:39What do you wish for?
00:27:40Depends on my mood.
00:27:46Sometimes 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?
00:28:32Do you mean it?
00:28:33Yes.
00:28:34I 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 I wish tonight.
00:29:03I found you, I found you.
00:29:12Oh, 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, I found them!
00:29:26I found them!
00:29:28I 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.
00:29:37The servants in my household do not trespass on other people's property, nor do they sleep outside with the neighbor's children.
00:29:43I'm so sorry.
00:29:48I cannot understand how this happened.
00:29:51It's my fault, Mrs. Ryland.
00:29:55It was all my idea.
00:29:58I asked Nellie to keep me company.
00:30:01Nevertheless, I expect my help to behave respectfully at all times.
00:30:06I don't think the girls meant any harm.
00:30:09I promise you, it won't happen again.
00:30:11Please, forgive her, Mom.
00:30:13She's still young and forgets her place.
00:30:15I'm so sorry, ma'am.
00:30:17I knew better.
00:30:19I did.
00:30:19It's all right, Nellie.
00:30:39Mother.
00:30:39What's this?
00:30:53Pictures of Lydia.
00:31:00Lydia'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 with him and Cornelia this fall.
00:31:29And with you in the city, I thought I would take the opportunity to visit Great Aunt Frances.
00:31:35I'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.
00:31:41I promise, Grand Mary.
00:31:43When all we have left of someone is our memories of them, then we must keep those memories close.
00:31:49I'd be disappointed if you didn't have a special place for your mother.
00:31:56She did the very same thing.
00:31:58My mother?
00:31:58She once had a kitten named Mabel.
00:32:02It was fluffy and gray and a little cross-eyed.
00:32:06Cross-eyed?
00:32:07And she loved that kitten more than anything.
00:32:10One day, Mabel didn't come home.
00:32:13She took all of Mabel's favorite things and she placed them in the boathouse.
00:32:18She did just like you.
00:32:24She did just like you.
00:32:35Samantha!
00:32:37Samantha!
00:32:39Oh!
00:32:41Oh!
00:32:43My!
00:32:50Isn't it the most wonderful gown you've ever seen, Grand Mary?
00:32:53The most wonderful.
00:32:56I was just on my way up to see Cornelia.
00:32:59Join me.
00:32:59You look like a fairy tale.
00:33:05Yes, like a princess.
00:33:07Yes, ma'am.
00:33:07I have some pieces here.
00:33:08They've been in the family for years.
00:33:10I don't feel you must wear them or anything.
00:33:11No, Mrs. Edwards, thank you so much.
00:33:12What dare they yours if you liked them?
00:33:14Oh, my.
00:33:15Yes, they were.
00:33:15They're so pretty.
00:33:17Oh, I couldn't.
00:33:18Oh, my goodness.
00:33:18They're so delicate.
00:33:19They're very beautiful.
00:33:20They're lovely.
00:33:21Don't feel obligated.
00:33:22Thank you so much.
00:33:24Really.
00:33:25Oh, my God.
00:33:29I'm sorry, Cornelia.
00:33:40I didn't mean to.
00:33:43It's all right, Agatha.
00:33:44Don't be upset.
00:33:59You look lovely.
00:34:16Would you like to wear my mother's veil?
00:34:19No.
00:34:21I couldn't.
00:34:23You must.
00:34:24You must.
00:34:29Oh, it's so beautiful.
00:34:33Thank you both so much.
00:34:42Would you help me?
00:34:43Would you help me?
00:34:43Oh, my gosh.
00:34:57Oh, my God.
00:35:01Oh, my God.
00:35:04She's so beautiful.
00:35:16Yes.
00:35:19Wilt thou, gardener, have this woman to thy lawful wedded wife
00:35:24to live together after God's ordinance in the holiest state of matrimony?
00:35:28Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health,
00:35:35and, forsaking all others, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?
00:35:42I will.
00:35:44Wilt thou, Cornelia, have this man to thy wedded husband
00:35:49to 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,
00:36:02and, forsaking all others, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live?
00:36:09I will.
00:36:10I now pronounce you man and wife.
00:36:15These packets are wholehearted!
00:36:17I now pronounce you man and wife.
00:36:47Yes, ma'am, thank you.
00:36:47Yes, ma'am, thank you.
00:36:48Yes, ma'am, thank you.
00:36:48Yes, ma'am, thank you, Mr. Forrest.
00:37:00I'm glad you're here.
00:37:01Good to see you.
00:37:03Thank you so much.
00:37:04Yes, ma'am.
00:37:08What a pleasant occasion.
00:37:10And he's a fine catch.
00:37:12But then again, we always knew she'd marry well.
00:37:14Well, not so well.
00:37:17What do you mean?
00:37:18His niece is coming to stay with her until Christmas.
00:37:21Poor Cornelia.
00:37:23Already he made family less than a month after her wedding.
00:37:27Goodbye, thank you.
00:37:40Goodbye.
00:37:43Goodbye, mother.
00:37:48We'll be back in a month, and then we'll have many wonderful adventures.
00:37:52Letting Cornelia have your mother's veil was very generous, Samantha.
00:38:10I did it for you.
00:38:12Have a wonderful time.
00:38:22Goodbye.
00:38:23Goodbye.
00:38:24Goodbye, Uncle Gar.
00:38:30Samantha, over here.
00:38:35Look what I found.
00:38:37No.
00:38:38Yes, Eddie Rowland's money jar.
00:38:40I watched him when he bullied the milkman this morning.
00:38:43And then I followed him and found his secret hiding place.
00:38:47The well.
00:38:49Whatever should we do with it?
00:38:51I know the perfect place for it.
00:38:56Good morning.
00:38:56Good morning.
00:38:58Good morning.
00:38:58Good morning.
00:39:03Good morning.
00:39:04Good morning.
00:39:05Good morning.
00:39:05Good morning.
00:39:05Good morning.
00:39:05Good morning.
00:39:08Good morning.
00:39:38Good morning.
00:39:38I'll be right here.
00:39:39Good morning.
00:39:41I miss you so much.
00:39:42I'm going to miss you something awful, Samantha Parkington.
00:39:46You 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.
00:40:02Dear Nellie, today Uncle Garg, Aunt Cornelia and I went on a tour of New York City.
00:40:29First, 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.
00:40:39Isn't that silly naming a building after an iron?
00:40:44Oh, Nellie, there are so many people here from all over the world,
00:40:51speaking different languages and shouting and laughing that it makes my ears hurt.
00:40:57And the streets were so full of carriages and automobiles that there were times where we could hardly move.
00:41:04Uncle Garg 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 to the Harlem Meadows in less than 15 minutes.
00:41:15Imagine that!
00:41:17Oh, and I tried the chestnuts, like you said, but I like the smell better than the taste.
00:41:22Hello.
00:41:23Hello.
00:41:24One, please.
00:41:26There you go, miss.
00:41:28Thank you, sir.
00:41:29You're welcome.
00:41:30School is going fine, I suppose.
00:41:43I'd like to introduce a new student.
00:41:48Samantha Parkington, who comes to us from Mount Bedford, New York, which is quite a change.
00:41:54Isn't that right, Samantha?
00:41:55Yes.
00:41:56Maybe you'd like to tell us a little about your life in Mount Bedford.
00:42:01Well, first, Mount Bedford is not a mountain.
00:42:14It's houses and churches and a river.
00:42:19And what river is that?
00:42:20The Hudson.
00:42:21The Hudson.
00:42:22The Hudson.
00:42:23The Hudson.
00:42:24The Hudson.
00:42:25Sorry.
00:42:26That's all right.
00:42:27We're all nervous when we come to a new place.
00:42:28The river is the Hudson River.
00:42:29The same one that runs down the west side...
00:42:30But it would be so much more fun if you were with me.
00:42:31I miss you so, Nellie.
00:42:32Please write back soon, your best friend, Samantha.
00:42:35Dear Samantha, I'm sorry I haven't written much, but Dad's been under the weather, and I've had to take on more chores.
00:42:45Your uncle's house sounds grand, all stone and marble, like the fine houses in the Gramercy Park that Dad used to point at.
00:42:52I'm sorry I haven't written much, but Dad's been under the weather, and I've had to take on more chores.
00:42:59Your uncle's house sounds grand, all stone and marble, like the fine houses in the Gramercy Park that Dad used to point out.
00:43:05I 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.
00:43:16Passing fancy.
00:43:18Like rain shower?
00:43:19Exactly, only 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.
00:43:30I'm sure.
00:43:32And you'd like one, I suppose.
00:43:35Absolutely.
00:43:38From 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.
00:43:56Mm-hmm.
00:44:05Good morning, class.
00:44:09Good morning, Ms. Stevens.
00:44:11Today, 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?
00:44:31The telephone?
00:44:32The telephone is an excellent example.
00:44:34Anyone else?
00:44:35Samantha?
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 runs 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, and those
00:44:56chosen 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.
00:45:15Mm-hmm.
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.
00:45:27Oh!
00:45:32I'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.
00:46:00It's the right to vote we're fighting for, not the requirement.
00:46:06Good night, Samantha.
00:46:08Good night.
00:46:10Thank you, Amanda.
00:46:13Excuse me.
00:46:15Thank you so much.
00:46:16Good night.
00:46:17Bye.
00:46:18We'll soon be replaced by those made by machine.
00:46:21Uncle Gar.
00:46:22Uncle Gar.
00:46:24Hello, my angel.
00:46:26How 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.
00:46:51Products that are made by hand will soon be replaced by those made by machine.
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.
00:47:06Nothing from Nellie?
00:47:09No, I'm afraid not.
00:47:13I haven't heard from her in weeks.
00:47:17Oh.
00:47:18There'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?
00:47:54She says that Mrs. Ryland sent them to an orphanage.
00:47:58In New York City.
00:48:02The Cold Rock House.
00:48:04Do you know where it is?
00:48:05Is it near?
00:48:07It shouldn't be hard to find.
00:48:09Can we go see the knuckle guard?
00:48:10I will get the address and stop at the orphanage on my way home tomorrow.
00:48:15Dear Nellie, I just received word about your dad.
00:48:25I'm so sad for you and the girls.
00:48:28We all are.
00:48:30But Uncle Gard is going to arrange for me to see you.
00:48:33And I'll be there in no time.
00:48:34Find me back as soon as you can.
00:48:38Your friend, Samantha.
00:48:39I'm practicing for my piano lesson.
00:49:02I'd like to stay and listen.
00:49:05Do you mind?
00:49:05Do you mind?
00:49:05Do you mind?
00:49:06I'd like to stay and listen.
00:49:07Do you mind?
00:49:09Do you mind?
00:49:10Do you mind?
00:49:11I don't know.
00:49:11Do you mind?
00:49:12Do you mind?
00:49:18Do you mind?
00:49:19That was lovely, Samantha.
00:49:49Would 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 and my face when she would kiss me goodnight.
00:50:17I don't know why I thought of this, but she hated chickens.
00:50:23Chickens?
00:50:24She hated them.
00:50:27It's Gar.
00:50:28Oh, Gar.
00:50:30Hello, ladies.
00:50:34Look at you two.
00:50:35I'd say I'm the luckiest man in New York, wouldn't you?
00:50:39Did you find the orphanage?
00:50:41I did.
00:50:42Wonderful.
00:50:43How was Nellie?
00:50:45Well, they didn't let me see her.
00:50:48What do you mean?
00:50:50The orphans are not allowed to have visitors who are not related unless they're serious about
00:50:54adoption.
00:50:55It's preposterous.
00:50:56Why?
00:50:57Each institution has its own rules.
00:50:59There must be some way that I could see her.
00:51:04Mr. and Mrs. Vandergeld donate a great deal to New York orphanages.
00:51:09One of them could well be Cold Rock.
00:51:11Excuse me.
00:51:19Hello?
00:51:20Yes.
00:51:21Could you connect me, please, to the Vandergeld residence on Fifth Avenue?
00:51:25I'm Mrs. Edwards.
00:51:26I telephoned earlier about seeing Mrs. Rouchy.
00:51:28I'm Mrs. Edwards.
00:51:29I'm Mrs. Edwards.
00:51:30I telephoned earlier about seeing Mrs. Rouchy.
00:51:33I'm Mrs. Edwards.
00:51:34I telephoned earlier about seeing Mrs. Rouchy.
00:51:37She'll be all right with you.
00:51:39All right.
00:51:40We're all right.
00:51:41I'm Mrs. Edwards.
00:51:42I telephoned earlier about seeing Mrs. Rouchy.
00:52:01She'll be all right with you.
00:52:05you must be mrs edwards we've been expecting you pleased to meet you mrs vandergeld sent word of
00:52:19your arrival she spoke very highly of you and of you mrs rauchy mrs vandergeld is our most
00:52:26generous benefactor would this be a convenient time for a tour uh yes yes of course uh lillian
00:52:37thank you oh thank you
00:52:42nancy you wait walking to no speaking
00:52:56ma'am i'm sure you must understand the importance of rules for girls like this
00:53:05obedience order and discipline these are the things that will enable them to find
00:53:10homes here's the dormitory for the younger girls
00:53:15are there always this many
00:53:21there are not enough beds for these children two of the girls are leaving today to a good home in the
00:53:28country we'll have a party for them later
00:53:31here we have the dormitory for the older girls nine to sixteen may my niece hand out fruit
00:53:42yes of course what a lovely well-behaved child thank you
00:53:50now then mrs rauchy how many children do you have the number of children ranges from
00:53:59mary samantha what are you doing here are you all right you're so pale look at your hands
00:54:13here take my glove did you see bridget and jenny downstairs are they all right you mean you don't get to see them they won't let us play together i'm sure they think i've abandoned them you cannot stay here are you ever allowed outside only when i take out the ashes around the back
00:54:20every day at four o'clock every day at four o'clock we must let the girls rest now um samantha are we ready
00:54:27all right you're so pale you're so pale and look at your hands here take my glove did you see bridget and jenny downstairs are they all right you mean you don't get to see them they won't let us play together i'm sure they think i've abandoned them you cannot stay here are you ever allowed outside only when i take out the ashes around the back
00:54:41every day at four o'clock we must let the girls rest now um samantha are we ready
00:54:48i'll come to the alley for me ready
00:54:52ready
00:54:54i wish i had robin
00:54:57i wish i had robin
00:54:59i wish i had robin
00:55:01i wish i had robin
00:55:02i wish i had robin
00:55:05i wish i had robin
00:55:07what's the basket for
00:55:15it's for coats
00:55:17coats go in the coat closet
00:55:19these are for old coats that you don't want anymore
00:55:21why do you want her old coats
00:55:23it's for an orphanage
00:55:25they need all kinds of things like hats and gloves and anything that's warm really
00:55:31they're stuck there and we need to help
00:55:34maybe you do
00:55:36i have some old coats at home
00:55:39they don't fit anymore
00:55:40and gloves too
00:55:42i'll bring them in tomorrow
00:55:43thank you
00:55:44i i like your pilgrims
00:55:47thank you
00:55:49yes mrs evans
00:55:58mrs frouchy is expecting you
00:56:00i have a hamper here full of pumpkin pies and thanksgiving treats for the children
00:56:04may we bring them into your kitchen
00:56:06i'll take that for you follow me
00:56:08i'll just wait outside
00:56:10i'll just wait outside
00:56:12all right
00:56:13all right
00:56:16come on
00:56:17come on
00:56:18come on
00:56:19come on
00:56:20come on
00:56:21come on
00:56:22come on
00:56:23come on
00:56:24come on
00:56:25nelly
00:56:26nelly
00:56:27nelly
00:56:28nelly
00:56:30you found me
00:56:32here
00:56:33i brought you some walls
00:56:34i brought you some walls
00:56:35but she's inside
00:56:36thank you samantha
00:56:37and mrs frouchy says she'll place me out if i don't behave
00:56:43what's that
00:56:44sending me away on the orphan train to get adopted by a family far away
00:56:49mrs frouchy says girls with my training go really fast in the farm country
00:56:54and jenny and bridget
00:56:56no
00:56:57they're too young
00:56:58she sends me i'll never get to see them again
00:57:01oh you cannot go
00:57:03the three of you have to stay together
00:57:06i have to think about what to do
00:57:09i'm not gonna let this happen to you nelly i'm not
00:57:13did you hear gertrude that our samantha has been chosen out of all the girls in her school to speak the christmas program
00:57:20isn't that wonderful
00:57:22it's not just me they're twelve of us
00:57:25that is quite an accomplishment to be one of the twelve samantha
00:57:29it is a shame that mother won't hear it
00:57:31then grand mary will have the pleasure of hearing only samantha when she returns
00:57:35oh now will you look at that
00:57:40oh it looks splendid
00:57:42beautiful
00:57:43on first thanksgiving
00:57:45i wish everyone had all the blessings that we have tonight
00:57:50tonight
00:57:53that's very thoughtful samantha
00:57:54shall we
00:57:56father we thank thee for this food for health and strength and all things good
00:58:03amen
00:58:04amen
00:58:06and
00:58:09come on everything's ready we need to hurry
00:58:13what
00:58:14what are you talking about
00:58:16look if we don't go now we never will
00:58:18go
00:58:19where
00:58:20where
00:58:21with me i'm taking you all
00:58:24what's wrong
00:58:25i'm scared
00:58:27it'll be alright
00:58:28go get bridget and jenny and i'll meet you in front of the coat closet i'll meet you there in five minutes
00:58:34five minutes
00:58:36go now
00:58:37go now
00:58:41jenny jenny look
00:58:45come on girls you need to go now
00:58:56what's it for
00:59:00what's it for
00:59:01i came here to bring donations
00:59:03for the girls
00:59:04yes
00:59:05i usually come here with my aunt
00:59:07who is very good friends with mrs vandergall
00:59:10we usually just leave the boxes beside the coat closet
00:59:14fine off you go
00:59:15off you go
00:59:16thank you
00:59:21mally
00:59:22where are you
00:59:24shhh
00:59:25Samantha
00:59:27i'll deposit the donation money monday mrs frouchy
00:59:30you best give it to me i'll hold on to it
00:59:34for safe keeping
00:59:36yes ma'am
00:59:37these are long
00:59:39get in
00:59:40under the desk
00:59:41under the desk
01:00:07who's there
01:00:29ron
01:00:30what
01:00:31ron
01:00:32ron
01:00:33ron
01:00:34ron
01:00:35Come on, come on, come on, hurry.
01:00:37Stop, wait, help, stop him, stop him, stop him, stop him, stop him, stop, help.
01:00:45Hurry, but don't stop.
01:00:47Stop.
01:00:48Come on, let's do it.
01:00:54Hurry, let's go.
01:00:59Please, please help.
01:01:05Someone took my babies and the donation money.
01:01:09All of it.
01:01:10Wait, wait, he's not running now, he's gone, stop him, stop him, stop him.
01:01:18Bridget, hurry, come on, pick up.
01:01:23Come on, Jenny, run.
01:01:26Go, go.
01:01:31Come on.
01:01:35Come on, come on.
01:01:36Go.
01:01:37Jenny, 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.
01:01:47And so will Samantha's family.
01:01:48Why can't we live here?
01:01:49We'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.
01:01:58So you must be quiet now.
01:02:00Do you understand?
01:02:01It's all right for now.
01:02:04Eat up.
01:02:05There's turkey and dressing and cranberries.
01:02:07Slower, Jenny.
01:02:09I put fresh pajamas on the bed.
01:02:13How'd you get all this up here?
01:02:15I told Gertrude it was for a family in need.
01:02:18And it is.
01:02:19It's so nice and warm.
01:02:22Oh, no.
01:02:23They're home.
01:02:24I'll try to come up after.
01:02:26How can I ever thank you?
01:02:32You're my friend.
01:02:34That's what friends do.
01:02:36Samantha's been here all afternoon.
01:02:42Are you certain?
01:02:43Samantha?
01:02:45Yes?
01:02:52Any further questions?
01:02:53My matron informed me that she was at the orphanage a short while ago.
01:02:58A few of my girls have since gone missing, along with $200.
01:03:03What are you implying?
01:03:04If I find that she has been involved, I'll report her to the authorities.
01:03:09You'll not make threats here.
01:03:15Good day.
01:03:19I said, good day.
01:03:28I hope they don't find out.
01:03:31Do you think she knows?
01:03:33I'm not sure.
01:03:36She said she'd go to the police.
01:03:39And that we took money.
01:03:42That's a terrible lie.
01:03:44Oh, Samantha.
01:03:45I 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.
01:03:52So we can get a room of our own.
01:03:54Someone will hire me.
01:03:56I miss my dad.
01:03:57I 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.
01:04:11Gertrude 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.
01:04:24Gertrude, we must do something to stop this woman.
01:04:27Gertrude, we must do something to stop this woman.
01:04:29Gertrude, we must do something to stop this woman.
01:05:03Dear Grand Mary, 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 and making cookies and fruit cakes and even plum pudding, though I'm not sure we did it right.
01:05:22Since Nellie is in New York City now, all that's missing is you.
01:05:35Love, Samantha.
01:05:36Love, Samantha.
01:06:06What are you doing down here?
01:06:25Something wrong?
01:06:27What's the matter?
01:06:29What is it?
01:06:30All right.
01:06:33I'll come with you.
01:06:47Bridget, are you all right?
01:06:50You're so hot.
01:06:52Running up.
01:06:53Do you know where Nellie went?
01:07:00Was she looking to find a job?
01:07:17Is this where she went?
01:07:19You're so hot.
01:07:20Yeah, I'm not sure.
01:07:21Have you, too?
01:07:24Yeah, I'm not sure.
01:07:37No, I'm not sure.
01:07:39I opened up here.
01:07:40There he is.
01:08:10Put your name on that list.
01:08:13If you can't write, make an X.
01:08:15Get in line behind them.
01:08:19Hold on, Ned.
01:08:20No, no, please, help.
01:08:24Get that needle bricks that comes out of your peg.
01:08:26No, Ned.
01:08:27Quiet.
01:08:29Ah, look, that needle broke.
01:08:33Let'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.
01:08:42Hold it tight.
01:08:48All right, we got an opening now.
01:08:53Come on.
01:08:55Hurry up.
01:08:57Sir?
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, I can't wait.
01:09:10This is an emergency.
01:09:12Oh, there she is.
01:09:13Hey.
01:09:15Dally, Dally, come quick.
01:09:18Hey, 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.
01:09:30Tell me none of that here.
01:09:31All 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.
01:09:44Are 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.
01:09:54Let's run.
01:10:03She's burning up, Samantha.
01:10:06I've never seen her this bad.
01:10:08It'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.
01:10:44Okay.
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?
01:11:21I get it.
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.
01:11:26Thank 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 to save me from being sent on the orphan train without my sisters.
01:11:42They're not supposed to separate families.
01:11:45Ma'am, they do a lot of things they're not supposed to.
01:11:48Good night, and 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.
01:12:12You can't break the law, Samantha, even when a law seems unfair.
01:12:23But 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?
01:12:34Who 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.
01:12:57Yes, Aunt Cornelia.
01:13:07No 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!
01:13:27Would 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 Parkinson girl.
01:13:46As long as she returns the money she took.
01:13:48She claims she didn't take it.
01:13:49You know, 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, which is why, Mrs. Fauci, we're replacing you.
01:14:08What?
01:14:10Your 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, and there have been indications for some while that funds have been misappropriated.
01:14:24You simply can't be serious.
01:14:29Oh, yes.
01:14:32I simply can.
01:14:34Good day.
01:14:35Factories will produce many goods at the same time, and that's why factories are the golden future of America.
01:14:54And the final speaker will be Samantha Parkington.
01:15:15Americans 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,
01:15:34and what I saw was nothing like what I had been told.
01:15:38There were children, younger than I am,
01:15:41working from early morning until after dark.
01:15:45They were dirty.
01:15:47They were cold.
01:15:48And they couldn't leave.
01:15:51They don't have time to go to school.
01:15:54And they are too tired to play.
01:15:56Children are hurt in these places.
01:15:59I know.
01:16:00I saw one.
01:16:03If our factories can hurt children,
01:16:07then we have not made good progress in America.
01:16:10America, these words are not the words I had written,
01:16:14but are the words that I need to say.
01:16:17Americans are good and kind.
01:16:20And good and kind people take care of children,
01:16:23even if they are not their own.
01:16:26And once we do that,
01:16:28we can truly be proud of our factories
01:16:31and of our progress.
01:16:46She was marvelous.
01:16:50Wonderful, Samantha.
01:16:51I'm so proud of you.
01:16:53Grandmary.
01:16:54You were here.
01:16:58Oh, I missed you.
01:17:02I missed you, too.
01:17:03Did you know they were 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 Venus?
01:17:19Very nice to see you again, Admiral.
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
01:17:32that 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.
01:17:46I believe it takes two to speak the truth.
01:17:49One to speak it, and the other to hear.
01:17:54I 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.
01:18:09Which is why she's so slow.
01:18:12Slow?
01:18:13She needs help.
01:18:14Cornelia, you've created a crusader.
01:18:21After all, it is a very large house for one person to keep.
01:18:26And 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.
01:18:49Permanently.
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.
01:19:00Because 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?
01:19:14Will you adopt us?
01:19:19Will I?
01:19:22Yes.
01:19:22Yes.
01:19:30I'll take this, Mary.
01:19:36Here you are.
01:19:42Oh, it's so beautiful.
01:19:45So great, Mary.
01:19:47Oh, sweet.
01:19:48To this girl.
01:19:49Who did all this?
01:19:51I 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.
01:20:02Save your strength.
01:20:08Can we open prison stuff?
01:20:10Not now.
01:20:11No, not until tomorrow.
01:20:13But you can start working on your notes to Santa.
01:20:16And there's hot chocolate in the kitchen.
01:20:18Ooh.
01:20:20Um.
01:20:21Gertrude?
01:20:21Oh.
01:20:26Uncle Gar?
01:20:27Does Santa know that Nellie and her sisters are here?
01:20:30Believe me, Samantha.
01:20:33Santa knows everything.
01:20:37Yes.
01:20:44Oh, just a moment.
01:20:45Let me get the notes for Santa.
01:20:46Who notes?
01:20:47Nellie and Jenny.
01:20:49Yes.
01:20:50Do you want to do Bridget's too soon?
01:20:53Okay.
01:20:56Girls.
01:20:56Milk for Santa.
01:20:58I imagine you'll be very thirsty.
01:21:00Yes.
01:21:06What 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 feast tomorrow.
01:21:14She's got half of New York donating presents and clothes and food.
01:21:17May I help?
01:21:18Yes.
01:21:19I can't believe we're here.
01:21:25It's so wonderful that we can be together, Nellie.
01:21:29This is my favorite Christmas Eve.
01:21:33I wonder where we'll be next Christmas.
01:21:35Let's make a wish.
01:21:38Up there, some places are wishing star.
01:21:42Make your wish, Nellie.
01:21:46Close your eyes tight.
01:21:48Wish like you've never wished before.
01:21:52I'm wishing, Samantha.
01:21:54I'm wishing.
01:21:55Merry Christmas, Bridget.
01:22:03Merry Christmas.
01:22:04Merry Christmas.
01:22:05Oh, Bridget.
01:22:06How's our patient?
01:22:08Hungry.
01:22:10Well, let's go have Christmas.
01:22:11Hey, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
01:22:23Before you start screaming at all the silly little things Santa's left you, there's something
01:22:28we need to tell you.
01:22:29Uncle God?
01:22:30Samantha asked if we would let you three girls come and be maids.
01:22:36Oh, 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 going to live with us permanently.
01:22:45And there's one thing she needs that we would love to give her.
01:22:51She needs three sisters.
01:22:55But not just any three sisters.
01:22:57She needs you.
01:22:59All of you.
01:23:00What do you say?
01:23:01Oh, yes.
01:23:03Sisters, Samantha.
01:23:04Sisters.
01:23:06Don 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.
01:23:13Hey, did you like that, Bridget?
01:23:16Oh, yes.
01:23:18Jenny?
01:23:18Jenny?
01:23:19Jenny says yes.
01:23:20Jenny says yes, sir.
01:23:23She's talking.
01:23:24She's talking.
01:23:25That's my girl.
01:23:28Ha-ha.
01:23:29Ha-ha-ha.
01:23:30Merry Christmas.
01:23:33Merry Christmas.
01:23:34Merry Christmas.
01:23:35Merry Christmas.
01:23:37Oh, hi.
01:23:39Merry Christmas.
01:23:41Merry Christmas, Avril.
01:23:42Merry Christmas.
01:23:46Okay.
01:23:50This one's for you.
01:23:52Oh, look how beautiful you can do.
01:23:53There you go.
01:23:59And Merry Christmas.
01:24:04Wait to see all their happy faces.
01:24:08Merry Christmas.
01:24:10Merry Christmas.
01:24:40Merry Christmas, Samantha.
01:24:46Do you think we're dreaming?
01:24:48Yes, 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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