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Timothy's Quest

Timothy's Quest

Genres

Drama

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Timothy and Gay, orphans from the slums of Boston, escape to Maine in search of a home and manage to thaw Avilda's embittered, grief-stricken heart. A charming pastoral about two unwanted children finding acceptance and love.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

84 mins

Rating

6.417/10

Release Date

16 September 1922

Country

United States of America

Cast

Joseph Depew

Joseph Depew

Timothy

Helen Rowland

Helen Rowland

Lady Gay

Marie L. Day

Marie L. Day

Miss Avilda Cummins

Margaret Seddon

Margaret Seddon

Samantha Ann Ripley

Bertram Marburgh

Bertram Marburgh

Jabe Slocum

Vivia Ogden

Vivia Ogden

Hitty Tarbox

Gladys Leslie

Gladys Leslie

Miss Dora

William F. Haddock

William F. Haddock

Dave Milliken

Nora Cecil

Nora Cecil

Townswoman

Carrie Clark Ward

Carrie Clark Ward

Townswoman

Jetta Goudal

Jetta Goudal

Sick Mother

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