
Schoolteacher Lilly Moffat is dismayed by conditions in a Welsh mining town. She sets up a school to teach fundamental education to the villagers. Her housekeeper and daughter oppose the project, as does the local Squire who will not rent her space. Using part of her own home, she goes ahead with Miss Moffat's School. One of her students Morgan Evans turns from bully to brilliant student.... (Full plot summary below)
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Schoolteacher Lilly Moffat is dismayed by conditions in a Welsh mining town. She sets up a school to teach fundamental education to the villagers. Her housekeeper and daughter oppose the project, as does the local Squire who will not rent her space. Using part of her own home, she goes ahead with Miss Moffat's School. One of her students Morgan Evans turns from bully to brilliant student.
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| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyIrving Rapper's screen version of Emlyn Williams semi-autobiographical play is well acted by Bette Davis as the spinster-teacher, but is too theatrical, sentimental and conventional. |
| User ReviewShawn SWonderful performances. I think they got past the Hayes law. Fantastical and winning story. Gripping. A real treat for anyone who hasn't seen it, or like me, has seen it for the third time! |
| User ReviewRenee -~~~~~Bette Davis~~~~~ ~~~~~At her best!~~~~ |
| User ReviewStephanie PTypically outstanding Bette Davis performance. Joan Lorring is terrific in a supporting role. Very well produced drama, excellent art direction and very well produced. Good direction. But, it is Davis' film all the way. |
| User ReviewSuper KBette Davis looked just like Angela Lansbury (or the other was around?) the whole time! I couldn't shake it! |
| User ReviewPaula PI think this version is better than the one with Kate. |
| User ReviewDiane JFor some reason I thought Kathryn Hepburn played this role... she should have anyway. |
| User ReviewLes EStrong film adaptation of changing the culture of a small mining village into a place where schooling is not only appreciated but expected. Strong performance by Bette Davis, playing older than she was. Also watch Nigel Bruce, playing a character nearly as bright as his Dr. Watson character. Nigel is reflects the town character - and what a character he is. Good plot twists that were likely common "back in the day". |
| User ReviewTimothy BCharming movie with an always outstanding performance by Bette Davis |
| User ReviewRobin HBette Davis=Great Performance. One of her best. John Dall=Brilliant Performance. Nigel Bruce=Typical character role for Bruce. Wonderful story! Chorus singing is inspirational! Fast paced. Good direction & overall production above par! God bless progressives. |