An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving (2008)

Inspired by a short story. Isabella Caldwell is a high-society woman in late-1800's New York. When Isabella's estranged daughter Mary becomes ill and is too proud to ask her mother for ... See full summary »

Director:

Graeme Campbell

Writers:

Shelley Evans, Louisa May Alcott (short story)

Stars:

Jacqueline Bisset, Helene Joy, Tatiana Maslany

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Jacqueline Bisset	...	Isabella
Helene Joy	...	Mary Bassett (as Hélène Joy)
Tatiana Maslany	...	Mathilda Bassett
Kristopher Turner	...	Gad Hopkins (as Kris Turner)
Ted Atherton	...	Mr. Hopkins
Paula Boudreau	...	Mrs. Hopkins
Vivien Endicott Douglas	...	Prudence (as Vivien Endicott-Douglas)
Gage Munroe	...	Solomon Bassett
Sam Malkin	...	Mr. Yule
Catherine Fitch	...	Principal
Michael Barbuto	...	Fitter Bider
Paul Brown	...	Doctor
Sarah Cassidy	...	Woman at Carriage Accident
Sharon McFarlane	...	Woman at Blacksmith Shop

Storyline

Inspired by a short story. Isabella Caldwell is a high-society woman in late-1800's New York. When Isabella's estranged daughter Mary becomes ill and is too proud to ask her mother for assistance, Mary's daughter Tilly contacts her grandmother to plead for help. Isabella's arrival causes upheaval in many lives, but may also lead to reconciliation within the family.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to civil war | estranged family | fainting woman | dead father | mute man | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is not the first time Tatiana Maslany and Kristopher Turner worked together. They were also on the television series Instant Star (2004) together. Kristopher had a lead role on the show and Tatiana has a recurring role in the final season.

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Quotes

Mathilda Bassett: Give me your news.
Gad Hopkins: [innocently] News?
Mathilda Bassett: I see I shall have to torture you, Lord Stickywicket, if I mean to get at the truth.
[slaps him with a pillow]
Gad Hopkins: [stealing the pillow] Never, Madam Busybody! I shall die before giving up my secrets!
[pillow fight ensues]

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Connections

Followed by An Old Fashioned Christmas (2010)

User Reviews

Didn't expect it to be so good

I actually found this film in our local public library. As I'm starved for anything new to watch I thought hey why not and borrowed this movie. When you see the cover it makes you think it might be a cheesy film. But I didn't think it was at all. The actors whom I personally have never heard of before (but will be looking for in the future!) astonished me at how well they acted. They had me believing the story almost instantly. Though it's no Masterpiece Theater, it's well acted, the music is good, and the characters had you rooting for them the whole time. I suggest that you look for this film. If you liked 'Little Women' I'm pretty sure you will like this one.

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 November 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Contre tout l'or du monde

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

RHJ Films, Muse Entertainment Enterprises, Automatic Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Color:

Color