Timothy's Quest

Timothy's Quest

A warm, earthy story by the author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch."

1936 · 65 min · ★ 4.7 · Comedy, Drama

Timothy (Dickie Moore), an orphan, is sent with his sister, Gay (Sally Martin), to a farm run by Vilda Cummins (Elizabeth Patterson, an old maid with a dislike for children. Timothy eventually wins her over, and also pushes along the romance for her niece, Martha (Eleanore Whitney), with David Masters (Tom Keene).

Directed by Charles Barton · Written by Virginia Van Upp

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