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2004 Samantha An American Girl Holiday INTENSE MOVIE [Full Movie] [Latest Version]Full EP - Full
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00:00:25It all began one day last April.
00:00:28I was living with my grandma in Mt. Bedford, New York, and she was determined to teach
00:00:34me to become a proper young lady, but that day in particular, I was more interested
00:00:39in 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!
00:01:14Come back, you running Ryland!
00:01:36And that was the day I met my new friend, Nellie O'Malley.
00:01:43Who 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.
00:02:06I'm tired, Dad.
00:02:07I'm tired, Dad.
00:02:08I know.
00:02:08It won't be long.
00:02:09And I know you're hungry, Jenny, but you'll just have to wait.
00:02:15Oh, this is beautiful.
00:02:17Do you think you can hide here?
00:02:18No, I'm sorry.
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.
00:02:29Are we going to eat soon?
00:02:34Look, Nellie, next to the pump.
00:02:39Oh, 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 gonna 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 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.
00:03:04Oh, I'm really scared, Samantha.
00:03:08Edward!
00:03:10Edward!
00:03:12I have an errand for you!
00:03:15Edward!
00:03:17Edward, I'm waiting!
00:03:21Thank you, Miss.
00:03:22I'm Samantha.
00:03:25I live next door.
00:03:27I'm Nellie.
00:03:28And this is Jenny and Bridget.
00:03:31Pleased to meet you.
00:03:35Don't pay any attention to him.
00:03:37I have to pay some attention, Miss,
00:03:38if we want to keep our place here.
00:03:41Nellie girl, come 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.
00:04:08Bye.
00:04:10These are lovely.
00:04:11They 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 is 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.
00:04:38Please.
00:04:48Hello, Samantha.
00:04:50Hello, Grand Mary.
00:04:51I 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?
00:05:00Not when I fell, no.
00:05:02Haste makes waste, Samantha.
00:05:05Yes, 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,
00:05:21and one of them is lying.
00:05:22Samantha, please, begin.
00:05:32Afternoon 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.
00:06:13Hello, Miss.
00:06:15Please 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 Garth 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.
00:06:49If 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.
00:06:56Oh, my 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?
00:07:37Would you like anything else, ma'am?
00:07:39No, thank you, Jessie.
00:07:40That would be all.
00:07:44Samantha?
00:07:46Yes?
00:07:46We do not discuss personal matters with the servants.
00:07:50But 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.
00:08:07Are 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?
00:08:30It's a stereopticon.
00:08:32Oh.
00:08:33He says, put in the first slide, and I will see where he is right now.
00:08:37Slide.
00:08:44Oh, my.
00:08:46It's Paris.
00:08:47The 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.
00:09:15Uncle Gard is the best person I know.
00:09:18Better in your mind, Dad?
00:09:34Did I say something?
00:09:36Maybe we should start your reading lesson.
00:09:39I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings, miss.
00:09:49My parents are gone, like your mother, only in an accident on the river.
00:09:56Both 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?
00:10:14She'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, 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.
00:10:58Will you do now, Nellie O'Malley?
00:11:00Friends forever.
00:11:01Forever.
00:11:03Come on.
00:11:04Come on.
00:11:07Okay.
00:11:08Long ears.
00:11:12Up.
00:11:13Like the arm.
00:11:17Side.
00:11:18D.
00:11:19Sounds like this.
00:11:20Da.
00:11:21That.
00:11:22This.
00:11:23And the nose.
00:11:25These.
00:11:27Stare.
00:11:27Thorn.
00:11:28Thursday.
00:11:30Thanksgiving.
00:11:33A roaming cat with a lily fair sat on a rose-blossom mat with a meadow-dewish bat.
00:11:40Stop your fidgeting, Jenny.
00:11:43Bridget!
00:11:46You're pulling too hard on her.
00:11:48Wind slower.
00:11:51Now stretch your hands out.
00:11:53There you go, Jenny.
00:12:00Why 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.
00:12:08And she talks in her sleep.
00:12:16That looks like fun.
00:12:19It does.
00:12:20Can I try it?
00:12:22Here.
00:12:23I'll beat the rug while you read.
00:12:29Cat.
00:12:30Sat.
00:12:32M-mat.
00:12:33Good.
00:12:34Go on.
00:12:35Fat.
00:12:36Rat.
00:12:38Hat.
00:12:41Fat.
00:12:43Fat.
00:12:44Rat.
00:12:54You girls about through killing the rug.
00:12:57I'm sorry, Mr. O'Malley.
00:12:59It 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. Riley was calling for you.
00:13:07Yes, Dad.
00:13:10Tomorrow, 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.
00:13:25That'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.
00:13:54Well, here we are.
00:14:01Uncle Gord! Uncle Gord!
00:14:04My angel!
00:14:07Oh, 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. It'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.
00:14:38How are we coming along then, my dear?
00:14:40Fine, thank you.
00:14:48Samantha, you remember Miss Pitt from Christmas?
00:14:50Please, call me Cornelia.
00:14:53Hello.
00:14:56Can we go now?
00:14:58In a moment.
00:15:00Your Uncle Gord says you 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.
00:15:08Girls 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.
00:15:20Shall we?
00:15:30Oh.
00:15:31Here we are.
00:15:34Mother?
00:15:35Gardner!
00:15:40You remember Miss Pitt?
00:15:42What a pleasant surprise.
00:15:45How are you, Miss Pitt?
00:15:47Great.
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.
00:16:18Gardner, 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.
00:16:40It's lovely.
00:16:43Has the animal been to see you lately?
00:16:45Gardner.
00:16:53Let'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.
00:17:06Where are you going?
00:17:07Gardner.
00:17:12All right, I'm going to let it out now.
00:17:13Here we are.
00:17:21Did you see the Mona Lisa?
00:17:27Yes, Mother.
00:17:27We saw the Mona Lisa, and it 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?
00:17:42I 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, although if women are expected to obey the laws our leaders make, shouldn't we have
00:18:10a say in selecting those leaders?
00:18:12I believe Samantha should have as much say in her government as that little boy next door.
00:18:17Hmm.
00:18:26Well, 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.
00:18:44Against her better judgment, this beautiful woman has accepted my proposal of marriage.
00:18:50Oh, 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.
00:19:00My.
00:19:01Well then, I'm very happy for both of you.
00:19:10I'm happy for you too, Uncle Gard.
00:19:16Since 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.
00:19:24It's so beautiful here.
00:19:24Maybe we're thinking the end of July.
00:19:26July?
00:19:26This year?
00:19:27Yes, of course this year.
00:19:29Why 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.
00:19:48What do you say?
00:19:50Say yes.
00:19:56Yes.
00:20:05Samantha!
00:20:15Samantha!
00:20:17Hello.
00:20:20Hello.
00:20:28I know you're upset with me.
00:20:29I don't want things to change anymore, Uncle Gard.
00:20:36You'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.
00:20:47They 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.
00:20:54And right now, she's smiling down on us.
00:20:57Making fun of your bushy eyebrows.
00:20:59How did you know about that?
00:21:00She tortured you.
00:21:02She told me so.
00:21:04And I miss her every time I think about it.
00:21:10You're so like your mother.
00:21:13You have her spirit.
00:21:14You have her will and her curiosity.
00:21:22Oh, what'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?
00:21:43It's all her fault.
00:21:44No, Samantha.
00:21:45Cornelia is a wonderful person.
00:21:48She's strong and caring.
00:21:51And she loves children.
00:21:53You'll have your own family.
00:21:55Forget all about me.
00:21:57You are my family.
00:22:00You'll always be my little girl.
00:22:40You are my parents.
00:22:43Samantha. Thank you, Grand Mary. Grand Mary? Yes? Do you like Cornelia? Do I? Certainly
00:22:58I do, Samantha. She's going to be Gardner's wife and your aunt, our family. Much as we
00:23:06would like things to remain as they are, Samantha, they don't. And so we must learn
00:23:12to accept change with grace. Do you understand? Yes, Grand Mary. She gave a
00:23:23dose of it to Peter, one tablespoon to be taken at bedtime. But Flopsy, Mopsy, and
00:23:29Cottontail had bread and milk and blackberries for supper at the end. I can't
00:23:35believe how quickly you've learned this, Nellie. I think I've been reading over
00:23:39Dad's shoulders ever since I was little. He says I should start teaching
00:23:43Bridget soon. Hello there. I should get back to work. Can you stay a minute
00:23:48longer? I'm trying to decide what kind of cake to have for the wedding. Now then,
00:23:54have a bite of both and tell me which one you like better. Lemon or almond vanilla.
00:24:04I like the lemon, but the almond vanilla is wonderful too. Maybe you'd better taste them
00:24:11again. I say the lemon. I have to agree. Lemon it is. Alright then, I'll just give the rest
00:24:22of the dogs. Oh no, ma'am. Cake's not good for dogs. It gives them a tummy ache. And we
00:24:28don't have a dog. Oh, that's right. I forgot. Why don't we take them to Bridget and Jenny?
00:24:36Oh, good idea. Very good. Thank you, girls.
00:24:45She's not so bad, you know. What did you wear when you got married, Mrs. Edwards? Oh, Belgian
00:24:55lace. Oh, how elegant. The gown had tiny pearls all along the hem and crystal stitching in between
00:25:04each pearl. And there was a large satin bow just above the bustle. Bustle? Yes. It was the height
00:25:13of fashion, I will have you know. Tell her about the veil. Oh, the veil. It flowed from behind like
00:25:22a waterfall. My mother wore it too. She looked like an angel. And here is the fabric for the
00:25:30bridesmaid's dress. Oh. Oh, Grandma, look. It's lavender. Your favorite color. It's the prettiest
00:25:37color I've ever seen. Samantha had her heart set on going to St. Louis. We have to make it up
00:25:44to her.
00:25:44I want her to come stay with us for the fall. You said yourself, Aunt Frances is not getting any
00:25:49better.
00:25:50It's impossible. You'll be newly married. The last thing you'll need is a child on your hands.
00:25:54Look, she can come and stay with us in New York. Let us share the burden, Mother. It's just for
00:26:00a few months.
00:26:21Nellie! Nellie!
00:26:27What on earth? I tried to sleep, but I kept on hearing what they said. They were talking about
00:26:35sending me away to New York. Grandberry and Uncle Gard. They think it will burn me.
00:26:45Look at you. You're shaking. You're so cold. How long have you been out here?
00:26:50Please come with me. I don't want to be by myself.
00:27:03I thought this was just a boathouse. This is my secret hiding place. There are so many beautiful
00:27:10things here. It's where my mother and father and I used to keep our boat, but after they died,
00:27:18no one came here anymore. Sometimes when I come here, I feel like they're still here.
00:27:32What do you do in here? Read mostly. Make wishes. And what do you wish for?
00:27:43Depends on my mood. Sometimes I wish for Eddie Ryland to run into a tree.
00:27:52And other times, I wish for my parents to be here. Dad says, no sense thinking about what
00:28:00you don't have. Better to think about what you do. But I still wish I could see my mom.
00:28:07If I go to New York, I miss you so much. You can write me every day. And you can
00:28:14write back.
00:28:16What's her name? Lydia. Just like my mother. I've never seen anything so beautiful.
00:28:27If I go away, will you keep her for me? Do you mean it? Yes. I wouldn't trust her with
00:28:36anybody but my best friend. You know anything about stars? A little. First star you see,
00:28:48that's the wishing one. Starlight. Star bright. First star I see tonight. Wish I may. Wish I might.
00:29:00Have the wish. I wish tonight.
00:29:08I found you! I found you!
00:29:12Oh, you get out of here right now, Eddie. Pay me a nickel and I won't tell.
00:29:17How much do you want for never speaking to me again?
00:29:30What do you think you're doing, you senseless girl? You have had the whole neighborhood looking
00:29:35for you. This is completely unacceptable. The servants in my household do not trespass on
00:29:40other people's property, nor do they sleep outside with the neighbor's children.
00:29:48I'm so sorry. I cannot understand how this happened.
00:29:53It's my fault, Mrs. Ryland. It was all my idea. I 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. I promise you, it won't happen again. Please, forgive
00:30:12her, Mom. She's still young and forgets her place. I'm so sorry, ma'am. I knew better.
00:30:19I did. It's all right, Nellie.
00:30:38Mother.
00:30:48What's this?
00:30:52Pictures of Lydia.
00:31:00Lydia's journal.
00:31:08Samantha.
00:31:09A few months in New York City might be good for Samantha, if you're sure you can manage.
00:31:15No, I am.
00:31:16Yes, Grandma.
00:31:19I have some wonderful news.
00:31:21Your uncle guard has invited you to spend a few months in New York City with him in Cornelia this
00:31:27fall.
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.
00:31:38This is not a punishment, dear.
00:31:40I'll never do it again. I promise, Grand Mary.
00:31:43When all we have left of someone is our memories of them, then we must keep those memories close.
00:31:51I'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?
00:31:59She 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.
00:32:21She did?
00:32:22Just like you.
00:32:37Samantha!
00:32:42Oh my!
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.
00:33:03You 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.
00:33:12Would do they yours if you liked them?
00:33:14Oh, my.
00:33:15Yes, they would.
00:33:15They're so pretty.
00:33:17Oh, I couldn't.
00:33:18Oh, my goodness, they'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.
00:33:34Your family's ruined.
00:33:38I'm sorry, Cornelia.
00:33:40I didn't mean to.
00:33:43It's all right, Agatha.
00:33:44Don't be upset.
00:34:12You look lovely.
00:34:13You look lovely.
00:34:16Would you like to wear my mother's veil?
00:34:19Oh, I couldn't.
00:34:23You must.
00:34:29Oh, it's so beautiful.
00:34:33Thank you both so much.
00:34:41Would you help me?
00:34:45Would you help me?
00:35:02Yes.
00:35:14She's so beautiful.
00:35:16Yes.
00:35:19Wilt thou, gardener, have this woman to thy lawful wedded wife to live together after God's ordinance in the holy
00:35:27estate of matrimony?
00:35:28Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, keep
00:35:38thee 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 to live together after God's ordinance in the holy state
00:35:53of matrimony?
00:35:54Wilt thou obey him and serve him, love, honor, and keep him in sickness and in health, and forsaking all
00:36:03others, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live?
00:36:08I will.
00:36:10I will.
00:36:11I now pronounce you man and wife.
00:36:14I am.
00:36:16I am.
00:36:16I am.
00:36:18I am.
00:36:19I am.
00:36:21I am.
00:36:36I am.
00:36:46Oh, yes, thank you.
00:36:54You've got her so straggling.
00:36:58Thank you, Mr. Forbes.
00:37:00I'm glad you're here.
00:37:01Good to see you. Thank you.
00:37:03Thank you so much.
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.
00:37:15Not 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.
00:37:31Goodbye.
00:37:35Goodbye.
00:37:35Goodbye.
00:37:40Goodbye.
00:37:43Goodbye, Mother.
00:37:45Goodbye, Mother.
00:37:48We'll be back in a month, and then we'll have many wonderful adventures.
00:37:52How does that sound?
00:37:54Are you ready?
00:38:05Letting Cornelia have your mother's veil was very generous, Samantha.
00:38:09I did it for you.
00:38:13I know.
00:38:18Have a wonderful time.
00:38:22Goodbye.
00:38:24Goodbye.
00:38:24Goodbye, Uncle Carl.
00:38:30Samantha, over here.
00:38:35Look what I found.
00:38:37No.
00:38:38Yes.
00:38:39Eddie 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.
00:38:55Good morning.
00:39:02Shhh.
00:39:04Pew, pew.
00:39:06Shhh.
00:39:07Shhh...
00:39:08Oh, my God.
00:39:27Shhh.
00:39:29Oh, yeah.
00:39:35Is that everything?
00:39:37Yes, dear, I think it's all you.
00:39:38I'll write you three times a day.
00:39:40I miss you so much.
00:39:42I'm going to miss you something awful, Samantha Parkington.
00:39:46You 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.
00:39:58Not even New York City can keep us apart.
00:40:01You'll see.
00:40:24Dear Nellie, today Uncle Garg, 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?
00:40:46Oh, Nellie, there are so many people here from all over the world, speaking different languages
00:40:53and shouting and laughing, and it makes my ears hurt.
00:40:57And the streets were so full of carriages and automobiles that there were times where we
00:41:03could hardly move.
00:41:04Uncle Garg says that next month, an underground train will open.
00:41:08It's called the subway.
00:41:10And it can take a person from City Hall to 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.
00:41:29Thank 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.
00:41:49Samantha Parkington, who comes to us from Mount Bedford, New York, which is quite a change.
00:41:54Isn't that right, Samantha?
00:41:56Yes.
00:41:57Maybe you'd like to tell us a little about your life in Mount Bedford.
00:42:08Well, 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.
00:42:25The Husson?
00:42:29The Husson, sorry.
00:42:31That'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.
00:42:51Dear Samantha, I'm sorry I haven't written much, but Dad's been under the weather, and I've had to take on
00:42:57more chores.
00:42:58Your uncle's house sounds grand, all stone and marble, like the fine houses in the Gramercy Park that Dad used
00:43:05to point out.
00:43:05I miss you too, Samantha, and I can't wait until you get back.
00:43:10Love from your friend, Nellie.
00:43:13Mrs. Vandergeld has installed a shower.
00:43:16Passing 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.
00:43:27Prone to breaking, I'm sure.
00:43:30I'm sure.
00:43:32And you'd like one, I suppose.
00:43:35Absolutely.
00:43:37Oh, 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.
00:44:04Good morning, class.
00:44:09Good morning, Ms. Stevens.
00:44:14Today, 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 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 runs a factory.
00:44:48May I write on that, too?
00:44:49You all may write on anything you wish.
00:44:51But, 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.
00:45:06The 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 Square Park a week from
00:45:22Tuesday.
00:45:23Women in all 45 states will be holding similar gatherings on that day.
00:45:39I'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.
00:45:56Isn'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.
00:46:08Good night.
00:46:10Thank you, Amanda.
00:46:13Excuse me.
00:46:15Good night.
00:46:18We'll soon be replaced by those made by machine.
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.
00:46:42And 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.
00:47:07Nothing 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?
00:47:24Nellie.
00:47:25Oh, dear.
00:47:28What?
00:47:31Nellie's father has died.
00:47:33From influenza.
00:47:35Oh, no.
00:47:37Come on, Nellie.
00:47:40May I see?
00:47:54She says that Mrs. Ryland sent them to an orphanage.
00:47:58In New York City.
00:48:01The Cold Rock House.
00:48:03Do you know where it is?
00:48:05Is it near?
00:48:07It shouldn't be hard to find.
00:48:08Can we go see them, Uncle Gertrude?
00:48:11I will get the address
00:48:13and stop at the orphanage on my way home tomorrow.
00:48:22Dear Nellie,
00:48:23I just received word about your dad.
00:48:26I'm so sad for you and the girls.
00:48:28We all are.
00:48:29But Uncle Gertrude is going to arrange for me to see you.
00:48:32And I'll be there in no time.
00:48:35Write me back as soon as you can.
00:48:37Your friend, Samantha.
00:48:40Your friend, Samantha.
00:49:00I'm practicing for my piano lesson.
00:49:04I'd like to stay and listen.
00:49:05Do you mind?
00:49:32Do you mind?
00:49:40Do you mind?
00:49:44Do you mind?
00:50:01That was lovely, Samantha.
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 guard.
00:50:29Oh, guard.
00:50:30Hello, ladies.
00:50:33Oh, look 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.
00:50:43How was Nellie?
00:50:47Well, they didn't let me see her.
00:50:49What do you mean?
00:50:51The orphans are not allowed to have visitors who are not related, unless 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. Vandergeld donate a great deal to New York orphanages.
00:51:09One of them could well be Cold Rock.
00:51:12Excuse me.
00:51:20Hello?
00:51:21Yes, could you connect me, please, to the Vandergeld residence on Fifth Avenue?
00:51:27Hey!
00:51:28You guys are...
00:51:51I'm Mrs. Edwards.
00:51:52I telephoned earlier about seeing Mrs. Rouchy.
00:52:02She'll be right with you.
00:52:12You must be Mrs. Edwards.
00:52:14We'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.
00:52:27Would this be a convenient time for a tour?
00:52:33Uh, yes.
00:52:34Yes, of course.
00:52:36Uh, Lillian?
00:52:37Oh, thank you.
00:52:40Oh.
00:52:53Nancy, you wait.
00:52:55You're walking too...
00:52:55No speaking!
00:52:58Ma'am?
00:53:01I'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.
00:53:19Are 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.
00:53:30We'll have a party for them later.
00:53:35Oh, my God.
00:53:38Oh, my God.
00:53:46Oh, my God.
00:53:48Here we have the dormitory for the older girls.
00:53:50Oh, my God.
00:53:51Nine to sixteen.
00:53:53May my niece hand out fruit?
00:53:55Yes, of course.
00:53:57What a lovely, well-behaved child.
00:54:04Now then, Mrs. Fauci, how many children do you have in this long time?
00:54:09The number of children ranges from...
00:54:12Mary!
00:54:14Oh, Samantha!
00:54:17What are you doing here?
00:54:19Are you all right?
00:54:20You're so pale.
00:54:22Look at your hands.
00:54:24Here, take my glove.
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?
00:54:30They won't let us play together.
00:54:32I'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.
00:54:51Four o'clock.
00:54:52Ready!
00:54:55Ready!
00:55:14What'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 working.
00:55:30They're not warm, really.
00:55:31They're stuck there, and we need to help.
00:55:34Maybe you do.
00:55:37I have some old coats at home.
00:55:39They don't fit anymore.
00:55:41And gloves, too.
00:55:42I'll bring them in tomorrow.
00:55:45I like your pilgrims.
00:55:58Yes, Mrs. Edwards.
00:55:59Mrs. Frouchy's 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.
00:56:24Nellie!
00:56:26Nellie!
00:56:28Nellie!
00:56:30You found me!
00:56:32Here.
00:56:34I brought you some walls, but she's inside.
00:56:37Thank you, Samantha.
00:56:39And Mrs. Frouchy says she'll place me out if I don't behave.
00:56:44What's that?
00:56:44Sending me away on the orphan train to get adopted by a family far away.
00:56:50Mrs. Frouchy 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.
00:56:58She sends me.
00:57:00I'll never get to see them again.
00:57:02Oh, you cannot go.
00:57:04And the three of you have to stay together.
00:57:07I have to think about what to do.
00:57:09I'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 school
00:57:19to 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 it.
00:57:32Then Grand Mary will have the pleasure of hearing only Samantha when she returns.
00:57:39Oh, now will you look at that?
00:57:41Oh, it looks splendid.
00:57:42Beautiful.
00:57:44On 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?
00:57:57Father, we thank thee 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?
00:58:25I'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.
00:58:38I'll meet you in front of the coat closet.
00:58:50Jenny, Jenny, look.
00:58:53Come 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.
00:59:22Allie, where are you?
00:59:26Samantha!
00:59:27I'll deposit the donation money Monday, Mrs. Fauci.
00:59:30You best give it to me.
00:59:31I'll hold on to it.
00:59:35For safekeeping.
00:59:37Yes, ma'am.
00:59:39These are long.
00:59:40Get in.
00:59:41Bridget, under the desk.
00:59:47I'll be right back.
01:00:27Who's there?
01:00:31Run!
01:00:32What?
01:00:32Run!
01:00:34Bridget, come on!
01:00:36Come on!
01:00:36There you go!
01:00:37Come on, hurry!
01:00:37Stop!
01:00:38Help!
01:00:39Stop him!
01:00:40No!
01:00:40Stop him!
01:00:41Stop him!
01:00:41Stop!
01:00:44Help!
01:00:45Hurry!
01:00:46No, stop!
01:00:48Stop!
01:00:50Please!
01:00:53Come on, let's do it.
01:00:55What?
01:00:57Hurry, let's go!
01:00:59Please!
01:01:01Please help!
01:01:05Someone took my babies.
01:01:07I found the donation money.
01:01:09All of it.
01:01:09Wait, wait!
01:01:10Keep out running now.
01:01:11We don't stop!
01:01:18Bridget, hurry!
01:01:19Come on, keep up!
01:01:23Come on, Jenny, run!
01:01:34Come on, come on, come on, come on, go, Jenny, go!
01:01:40Dinner!
01:01:41Shh!
01:01:42Shh!
01:01:43Shh!
01:01:44Bridget, 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, and if anyone finds us here, they'll be made to turn us in, so you must be quiet
01:02:00now.
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.
01:02:09Slower, Jenny.
01:02:11I 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.
01:02:41Samantha's been here all afternoon.
01:02:43Are you certain?
01:02:45Samantha?
01:02:47Yes?
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 hope they don't find out.
01:03:31Do you think she knows?
01:03:34I'm not sure.
01:03:36She 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.
01:03:52So we can get a room of our own.
01:03:55Someone will hire me.
01:03:59I 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.
01:04:12Gertrude had a visitor today.
01:04:14Mrs. Fauci.
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.
01:04:32I must do something to stop that woman.
01:04:32I know I am.
01:04:38He knows.
01:04:39He knows.
01:05:08Dear Grand Mary,
01:05:09it's almost Christmas and I can't wait to see you. Cornelia and I are making our own
01:05:15ornaments for the Christmas tree and making cookies and fruitcakes and even plum pudding,
01:05:20though I'm not sure we did it right.
01:05:30Since Nellie is in New York City now, all that's missing is you. Love, Samantha.
01:05:52You're welcome.
01:06:22Jenny, what are you doing down here?
01:06:25Is something wrong?
01:06:27What's the matter?
01:06:29What is it?
01:06:32All right, I'll come with you.
01:06:47Richard, 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?
01:07:17Is this where she went?
01:07:24Do you know where Nellie went?
01:08:11Do you know where Nellie went?
01:08:19Hold on, Nellie.
01:08:21No, no, no, please, no.
01:08:24That needle breaks, it comes out of your pain.
01:08:26No, Nellie.
01:08:27Quiet.
01:08:29Oh, 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?
01:08:58Sir?
01:09:00I'm looking for my friend.
01:09:01This ain't a tea party.
01:09:04You want to see your friend?
01:09:05Get in line behind them.
01:09:06Wait till seven 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.
01:09:15Nellie.
01:09:16Nellie, come 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.
01:09:30There'll be none of that 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.
01:09:43Just 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.
01:09:54Let's run.
01:10:03She's burning up, Samantha.
01:10:06I've never seen her this bad.
01:10:08Dad, it's my fault for leaving.
01:10:15It's so cold in here.
01:10:27Hello, 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.
01:10:46I did something wrong.
01:10:49And I need help.
01:10:51Nellie's sister, Bridget,
01:10:54is sick.
01:10:59Upstairs.
01:11:00Upstairs?
01:11:01Upstairs.
01:11:08She's quite dehydrated.
01:11:10Under my orders,
01:11:11you're not to move her.
01:11:12It's for a few weeks
01:11:13until she gets her strength back.
01:11:15Of course, doctor.
01:11:20Any improvement?
01:11:21Not yet.
01:11:22All the girls have to stay here
01:11:24until the patient recovers.
01:11:25I'll be back in the morning
01:11:26to check on her.
01:11:27Thank you, doctor.
01:11:27I'll see you out.
01:11:30Gertrude's made up beds for you
01:11:32in Samantha's room.
01:11:33Go on up now.
01:11:34I'll go sit with Bridget.
01:11:35Samantha brought us here
01:11:37to save me from being sent
01:11:39on the orphan train
01:11:40without my sisters.
01:11:42They're not supposed
01:11:43to separate families.
01:11:45Ma'am,
01:11:46they do a lot of things
01:11:47they're not supposed to.
01:11:54Good night.
01:11:55And thank you
01:11:56for your kindness.
01:11:58Good night, Nellie.
01:11:59Good night, Nellie.
01:12:00Night, Jenny.
01:12:01Gertrude?
01:12:02Good night, Jenny.
01:12:03Night, Nellie.
01:12:09I'm sorry, Uncle Gar.
01:12:11Aunt Cornelia.
01:12:19You can't break the law,
01:12:21Samantha.
01:12:22Even when a law seems unfair.
01:12:24But I had no choice.
01:12:25You always have the choice
01:12:26to 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
01:12:32who 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.
01:12:41They said it was a shame
01:12:43that I was coming here.
01:12:45Oh, Samantha.
01:12:47Don't think for a minute
01:12:48that's how I feel.
01:12:50They were just jealous
01:12:51and mean and petty.
01:12:54You're our family, Samantha.
01:12:56I want you here.
01:12:59Yes, Aunt Cornelia.
01:13:07No one touched
01:13:09Mrs. Fauci's money.
01:13:10We 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
01:13:23they're here.
01:13:24No!
01:13:35Would 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
01:13:42that we are not
01:13:43going to press charges
01:13:44against the Parkington girl.
01:13:46As long as she returns
01:13:47the money she took.
01:13:48She claims she didn't take it.
01:13:54You know, with Christmas coming,
01:13:56we may have to rely once more
01:13:58on generous benefactors
01:14:00such as yourself.
01:14:01We don't want to disappoint
01:14:02the children.
01:14:03No, we don't.
01:14:04Which is why,
01:14:05Mrs. Fauci,
01:14:06we're replacing you.
01:14:08What?
01:14:10You're what?
01:14:11The board of directors
01:14:13is unhappy with the way
01:14:14you've been running Cold Rock.
01:14:15It was never our intention
01:14:16to fund a prison
01:14:17and there have been indications
01:14:18for some while
01:14:19that funds
01:14:22have been misappropriated.
01:14:27You simply can't be serious.
01:14:29Oh, yes.
01:14:32I simply can.
01:14:34Good day.
01:14:47Factories will produce
01:14:48many goods
01:14:49at the same time
01:14:50and that's why factories
01:14:51are the golden future
01:14:53of America.
01:14:59And the final speaker
01:15:01will be
01:15:01Samantha Parkington.
01:15:15Americans are very proud
01:15:17of being modern.
01:15:18We are proud
01:15:19of our progress
01:15:20and we are proud
01:15:21of the machines
01:15:22in our factories
01:15:23and the products
01:15:24that they make.
01:15:26But Americans are proud
01:15:28of being truthful too.
01:15:31Last week,
01:15:32I went to a factory
01:15:34and what I saw
01:15:35was nothing like
01:15:36what I had been told.
01:15:38There were children
01:15:39younger than I am.
01:15:41working from early morning
01:15:43until 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
01:15:52to go to school
01:15:53and they are too tired
01:15:55to play.
01:15:56Children are hurt
01:15:57in these places.
01:15:59I know.
01:16:00I saw one.
01:16:03If our factories
01:16:05can hurt children,
01:16:06then we have not made
01:16:08good progress in America.
01:16:10these words
01:16:11are not the words
01:16:12I had written,
01:16:13but are the words
01:16:14that I need to say.
01:16:17Americans are good and kind.
01:16:20And good and kind people
01:16:21take care of children,
01:16:23even if they are not
01:16:24their own.
01:16:26And once we do that,
01:16:28we can truly be proud
01:16:30of our factories
01:16:32and of our progress.
01:16:35thank you.
01:16:47She was marvelous.
01:16:51Wonderful, Samantha.
01:16:51I'm 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
01:17:04they were coming?
01:17:05You wanted it
01:17:05to be a surprise.
01:17:07You were magnificent.
01:17:09How did you know
01:17:10about factories?
01:17:12Because of Nellie.
01:17:13I went to go get her
01:17:14at her work and...
01:17:16Oh, forgive me.
01:17:17You remember
01:17:18Admiral Venus?
01:17:19Very nice to see you
01:17:20again, Admiral.
01:17:21That was a very
01:17:22impressive speech,
01:17:23Samantha.
01:17:24No wonder your grandmother
01:17:25talks about you so much.
01:17:27Excuse me.
01:17:29Samantha,
01:17:30that speech
01:17:31was not the speech
01:17:32that you entered
01:17:32in the contest.
01:17:33I changed it
01:17:34when I saw the truth.
01:17:36I'm afraid you've been
01:17:37disqualified
01:17:38from the competition.
01:17:39Disqualified?
01:17:40For telling the truth?
01:17:41She won me over.
01:17:43And I'm a much
01:17:44harsher judge,
01:17:45I can assure you.
01:17:46I believe it takes
01:17:48two to speak the truth.
01:17:50One to speak
01:17:51and the other
01:17:52to hear.
01:17:54I beg your pardon.
01:17:58I'd like you
01:17:59to give that speech
01:18:00to my women's group,
01:18:01Samantha.
01:18:03We're very proud of you.
01:18:05How do you feel,
01:18:05Samantha?
01:18:06I feel that
01:18:07Gertrude is overworked,
01:18:08which is why
01:18:09she's so slow.
01:18:12Slow?
01:18:13She needs help.
01:18:19Cornelia,
01:18:20you've created a crusader.
01:18:21After all,
01:18:22it is a very large house
01:18:24for one person to keep.
01:18:26And how many more maids
01:18:27do we need?
01:18:28Three.
01:18:29Which is really four,
01:18:30counting Gertrude.
01:18:31Besides,
01:18:32if I come to visit
01:18:33more often...
01:18:34What do you mean,
01:18:34if?
01:18:35You're going to need
01:18:36more help.
01:18:37I'm a handful.
01:18:43Samantha,
01:18:45Cornelia and I
01:18:45were hoping
01:18:46that you'd like
01:18:46to come stay here
01:18:47with us.
01:18:48Permanently.
01:18:52You mean leave
01:18:53Mount Bedford?
01:18:54For good?
01:18:56But what about
01:18:57Grand Mary?
01:18:58I don't want her
01:18:59to be all alone.
01:19:00She won't be.
01:19:01Because Grand Mary
01:19:03has finally decided...
01:19:05No!
01:19:05Yes, she's accepted
01:19:06the Admiral's proposal.
01:19:08Which is why we hope
01:19:09you consider staying
01:19:10with us.
01:19:11What do you say,
01:19:12Samantha?
01:19:14Will you adopt us?
01:19:19Will I?
01:19:22Yes!
01:19:33I'll take this.
01:19:36Here you are.
01:19:42Oh, it's so beautiful!
01:19:45It's a Grand Mary!
01:19:47Oh, so good.
01:19:48Toast 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
01:19:55I've ever seen.
01:19:57You're probably worn out.
01:19:59You should rest.
01:20:01Really.
01:20:02Stay straight.
01:20:08Can we open Christmas stuff?
01:20:10Not now.
01:20:11No, not until tomorrow.
01:20:13But you can start working
01:20:14on your notes to Santa.
01:20:15And there's hot chocolate
01:20:17in the kitchen.
01:20:18Ooh.
01:20:20Um, Gertrude?
01:20:22Oh.
01:20:26Uncle Garth?
01:20:28Does Santa know that
01:20:29Nellie and her sisters
01:20:30are here?
01:20:30Believe me, Samantha.
01:20:32Santa knows everything.
01:20:44Oh, just a moment.
01:20:45Let me get the notes for Santa.
01:20:47The notes?
01:20:47Nellie and Jenny.
01:20:49Yes?
01:20:50Do you want to do Bridget's too,
01:20:52so...
01:20:53Okay.
01:20:55Girls.
01:20:56Milk of Santa.
01:20:58I imagine you'll be very thirsty.
01:21:00Yes.
01:21:01Yes.
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
01:21:12for a whole Christmas feast tomorrow.
01:21:14She's got half of New York
01:21:15donating presents
01:21:16and 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
01:21:26that we can be together, Nellie.
01:21:29This is my favorite Christmas Eve.
01:21:32I wonder where we'll be
01:21:34next Christmas.
01:21:35Let's make a wish.
01:21:38Up there,
01:21:40some places are wishing star.
01:21:44Make your wish, Nellie.
01:21:46Close your eyes tight.
01:21:48Wish like you've never wished before.
01:21:51I'm wishing, Samantha.
01:21:54I'm wishing.
01:22:01Merry 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.
01:22:11Oh, come on.
01:22:12Merry Christmas.
01:22:16Mom, come on.
01:22:17Merry Christmas.
01:22:19It's so beautiful.
01:22:22Hey, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.
01:22:23Before you start screaming
01:22:25at all the silly little things
01:22:26Santa's left you,
01:22:27there's something we need to tell you.
01:22:29Uncle Gart?
01:22:31Samantha asked if we would let
01:22:33you three girls come and be maids.
01:22:35Oh, yes, sir.
01:22:37We'll work very hard
01:22:38morning tonight, sir.
01:22:40But we don't need any more maids.
01:22:42However, Samantha's gonna live with us
01:22:44permanently.
01:22:48And there's one thing she needs
01:22:49that 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
01:23:07want all four of you
01:23:08to be our girls.
01:23:10To live here in this house
01:23:11and grow up together
01:23:12as one family.
01:23:14Would 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.
01:23:24No, she's talking.
01:23:25That's my girl.
01:23:27Ha-ha.
01:23:29Ha-ha-ha.
01:23:30Merry Christmas.
01:23:34Merry Christmas.
01:23:41Oh.
01:23:50It'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!
01:24:35Merry Christmas!
01:24:37Merry Christmas!
01:24:38Merry Christmas!
01:24:39Merry Christmas!
01:24:41Merry Christmas!
01:24:44Where's Snow's, Samantha?
01:24:46Do you think we're dreaming?
01:24:48If we are, I hope we never want to.
01:24:51wake up.
01:25:50Satsang with Mooji
01:26:10Satsang with Mooji
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