Timothy's Quest

1450.0001
NHF Collection
North Bridgton, Harrison, Songo Lock, South Casco, Maine
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circa 1922
Drama : Timothy and Lady Gay (two children) escape from the city slums and head for the country. Taken in by a spinster and her servant. They are harsh at first but repent and adopt the children. 'Here are all the characters of Kate Douglas Wiggin's most cherished story--Timothy and Rags, Lady Gay, Vildy, Smanthy, Hitty Tarbox, Jake--come to life upon the silversheet that you might visualize the wonderfully heart-warming story of two valiant little beings who, wanting a mother, wandered into Maine and there laid siege to an embittered spinster's heart.' from Bridgton Opera House flyer, ca. 1922. Children leave city in railroad freight car with signage on car saying BAR (Bangor & Aroostook Railroad) rolling stock; production company added 'Boston and Maine' sign. Rural details include shoeing oxen using oxen lift, oxen and horse in field, various horse conveyances.

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