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Sarah, Plain and Tall (TV 1991) 7.0
A single New England woman responds to an advertisement by a Midwestern widower in which he asks for a bride to help him raise his two children. Director:Glenn Jordan |
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Title: Sarah, Plain and Tall (TV 1991)
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Sarah Wheaton
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| Christopher Walken | ... |
Jacob Witting
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Anna Witting
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Malgorzata Zajaczkowska | ... |
Maggie Grant
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Jon DeVries | ... |
Matthew Grant
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Christopher Bell | ... |
Caleb Witting
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William Wheaton
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Woody Watson | ... |
Jess Stearns
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Betty Laird | ... |
Mrs. Parkley
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Marc Penney | ... |
Ticket Agent
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Kara Beth Taylor | ... |
Rose
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Set around the turn of the century. Jacob, a widowed farmer with two small children, places an ad in a paper for a new wife. The ad is answered by a spinster in Maine, who writes letters to them and describes herself as "plain and tall." And she takes a trip to Jacob's farm to see if she can make a difference. Written by Kathy Li
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 February 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Hallmark Hall of Fame: Sarah, Plain and Tall (#40.2) See more »Company Credits
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Anna Witting: No.
Sarah Wheaton: Oh!
[looks away from Anna]
Sarah Wheaton: I never should've brought her! I never should've come here!
[turns back to Anna]
Sarah Wheaton: I didn't mean that!
Anna Witting: Yes, you did! I saw the train ticket in the stand beside your bed! You never meant to stay!
Sarah Wheaton: Oh!
[begins crying]
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A long search was made to find working steam engine for Sarah's arrival. One was found at the Sturh Museum in Grand Island, Nebraska. The train had been built in 1908 by the Baldwin Locamotive works. Unfortunately, the train needed extensive repairs before it's fires could be stoked. A timely contribution from the Sarah, Plain & Tall production saved the day. However, the train has been preserved and is on display at the towns museum. See more »Quotes
Sarah Wheaton: [during storm] Anna! Where's Seal? Do you know?Anna Witting: No.
Sarah Wheaton: Oh!
[looks away from Anna]
Sarah Wheaton: I never should've brought her! I never should've come here!
[turns back to Anna]
Sarah Wheaton: I didn't mean that!
Anna Witting: Yes, you did! I saw the train ticket in the stand beside your bed! You never meant to stay!
Sarah Wheaton: Oh!
[begins crying]
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What a nice movie! In this day-and-age, a movie this low-key and simply nice is refreshing to see. It's almost shocking, especially with Christopher Walken, playing against type. He and Glenn Glose end up being an inspiring romantic couple.
What I think I enjoyed best was the wonderful cinematography. With all the beautiful rural scenery, it was pretty to see. It was also nice to see Walken play a role this sedate and a pleasure to see a modern film that featured well-mannered kids, not spoiled brats. In fact, there are no nasty people nor bad language is this film, either.
Unlike many films which call themselves "family-oriented," this one truly lives up to that billing. It's not anything super dramatic that will knock your socks off, but a pleasant, very nice low-key 98 minutes to kick back and relax watching.