(somber music) [Rose] In a town not so far
away and not so long ago on a cold winter's night, a desperate woman made
a difficult decision. Everyone from miles around knew
about Greenwoods orphanage. Mrs. Hartley's door was always open and no child was ever turned away. This night was no exception. - Oh my. What could this be? - [Children] What is it? - No, Josephine wait, wait
until I see what we have here. Step back. Oh my goodness. Children look. - Can we keep it? - [Children] Can we keep it? - First things first. Lets get this little one
inside and out of the cold. Come on, let's go inside. - [Rose] I have to believe
that it broke my mother's heart to leave me there. But she sacrificed her own happiness because she loved me so much. The children had always
wanted a baby sister. So when I arrived at Greenwoods,
Mrs. Hartley was happy to let them help take care of me. - [Josephine] What shall we name her? - Well, let's see. I know, I think we should call her Rose because her cheeks are so pink and rosy. What do you think? - [Rose] Mrs. Hartley was good and kind, and all the children loved
her and she loved all of us. Whether we were big or small. My days at the orphanage were happy ones. This was the only home I knew. And this was the home I loved. The very best time of the day was when Mrs. Hartley read to us. And I grew up enjoying those
special moments together. Every night when she tucked me in, Mrs. Hartley left a candle by my bedside because I was so afraid of the dark That year, a new little girl
came to live at Greenwoods. We named her Felicity because
she was so sweet and happy and we became the very best of friends. We were inseparable. Mrs. Hartley taught us
how to work together for the good of each other. But she also knew that we were children and that children needed to play. And oh, how we played. (harmonious music) The years passed by so quickly. And before I knew it, I was one
of the oldest at Greenwoods. You are in so much trouble. (playful music) (children giggling) - What is going on here? Well? - It was my fault, I'm sorry. - You should be. Why should you have all the fun? - Josephine come play with us. - Rose are you all right? - Yes. Oh, your feet are cold. - I know, sorry. Why do you always have
a candle by your bed? Are you afraid of the dark? - A little bit. You should go to sleep. - But I'm not tired. - Close your eyes and
I'll sing you a lullaby. ♪ Lavender blue, dilly-dilly,
lavender green. ♪ ♪ When you are king dilly-dilly,
I'll be your queen. ♪ ♪ Lavender green,
dilly-dilly, lavender blue. ♪ ♪ You must love me
dilly-dilly, cause I love you ♪ - Oatmeal again? - It's all we have, you know that. - But oatmeal makes my tummy hurt. - What would you like to eat? - Bacon and eggs, toast and jam. - That's silly Walter. Don't you know, there's a war going on. - That is true, but we also
need to make the best of things. We also have our imaginations. What else would you like to eat? - Muffins and. - Sausage? - Yes. Sauce.
- What else? - [Kid] Eggs, waffles. - Your scarf looks wonderful Felicity. - I think I dropped a few stitches. - But that's what makes it special. - A few stitches? - I wish I could Sew as neatly as you. - Just takes practice. - Tell us how Rose got her name. - We've heard it a hundred times. - [Felicity] I know, but
I want to hear it again. - Well, I don't. - Will you tell us how
Felicity got her name? - Well, let's see if I can remember. It's been so long. Oh goodness, when you came to Greenwoods, you made everybody so happy
that we renamed you Felicity. Cause that means happiness. - It does? - It does. - I'm going to bed - Why is Josephine always so grumpy. - Because she's sad and lonely. So we need to be extra kind to her. - Well I think it's time we all turned in. - But I'm not tired. - Have you forgotten
tomorrow is Rose's birthday? We need to be rested for the party. - I'm having a party? - [Mrs. Hartley] Well,
it's not much I know, but. - It's the best cake I ever saw. - Go ahead and blow out the candle. - Make a wish, Rose. - What did he wish for? - She's not supposed to
tell or it won't come true. - I wish that I could live here Greenwoods with all of you forever. - [Mrs. Hartley] Happy birthday Rose. - Open it, open it. - She took an extra laundry
so she could buy it for you. - Well, it it's not new, but. - It's beautiful. Thank you. - Oh, happy birthday Rose. - This is the best cake I ever have. - Time to go to sleep. - I can't stop reading. - It will still be here in the morning. - I can't believe it's really mine. - Yeah, it is. - I'm going to keep it forever. - Good. - Why didn't you ever have any children? - But I do. I have all of you. - I know, but. - I always did want a big family, but I was never blessed to
have children of my own. I suppose the good Lord had his reasons. - And that's why he started the orphanage? - After Mr. Hartley died, I was so lonely and
Greenwoods seemed so empty. I saw poor children
begging on street corners and it broke my heart. So I decided I needed to
do something about it. - I'm glad you did. - And then when I found
you on my door step in your little basket, well I felt like you had
been sent just to me. Because I was able to
raise you from an infant you are as dear to me as if
you were my own daughter. - I love you Miss Hartley. - And I love you Rose. (pleasant music) - It's snowing and we're
all going sledding. - Get up, get up, get up. - [Rose] Felicity wake up, let's go. (joyous music) - I love sledding. - Me too. - I'm going down first. - You always go first. - Because I'm the oldest. - That's not fair. - Felicity, what's the matter? - I'm cold. - You have your scarf to keep you warm. There. Are you still feeling ill? - Yes. - We're almost to the hill. Can you make it? - I think so. (joyful music) - Samuel. - Felicity. - [Josephine] Charlotte. - [Rose] Eliza. - Olivia - [Rose] Jenny. - I'm always the last one. - That's because you're the best, Walter. Felicity, what's wrong? - I want to go home. - You have a fever, Samuel. Mrs. Hartley. Do you want me to sing you a lullaby? - My head hurts too much. - We don't feel well. - Mrs. Hartley says we
should go right to bed. - And you would tuck us in. - Yes, I'll be there in a moment. Is Walter sick too? - I'm afraid so. Would you run get the doctor? - Josephine could you take this
glass of water to Felicity? - Why can't you do it? - We all need to work together
for to get through this. Now please take the water to Felicity. - Rose, would you allow Mrs.
Hartley and I to be alone for a moment, please? - Go on dear. Go on dear, it's all right. What is it? - Influenza. You'll have to keep the children indoors. Quarantine the ones that are already sick. - And how long before they'll feel better? - You're gonna have to be very strong, Mrs. Hartley, understand? - I understand. (kid coughs) Yes, oh I know. Girls don't come in here. I don't want you to get sick. - But you need help. - You can't take care of
the children by yourself. - So that's that. Please try to sleep Felicity. - Don't leave me Rose. - I won't. ♪ Sleep my child, and peace attend thee, ♪ ♪ All through the night. ♪ ♪ Guardian angels, God will send thee ♪ ♪ All through the night ♪ ♪ Soft the drowsy hours are creeping ♪ ♪ Hill and vale in slumber sleeping ♪ ♪ I, my loved ones, watch am keeping ♪ ♪ All through the night ♪ Felicity. (Mrs. Hartley sobbing) - You're gonna freeze out here. Would you bring some wood
when you come inside? The fire's fading. Thank you dear. - I'll take your place if
you want to get some sleep. The doctor's taking so long. - I know. He'll be here as soon as he can. The influenza's spreading all over town. - [Josephine] I'm gonna get some sleep. If you need me, just wake me up. - Rose, will you sing to me? (Rose singing) ♪ Lavender blue, dilly-dilly,
lavender green. ♪ ♪ If you are king dilly-dilly,
I'll be your queen. ♪ ♪ Lavender green,
dilly-dilly, lavender blue. ♪ ♪ You must love me
dilly-dilly, cause I love you ♪ - As you all know, Mrs.
Hartley is no longer with us. And unfortunately she had
no children of her own to take over for her. I asked the people in the
town if anyone was willing to take over, but they refused. Consequently, we have no choice, but to close this orphanage forever. - What will happen to us? - A young lady always waits
until she is asked to speak. I have brought with me a group
of benevolent individuals who will be considering
some of you for adoption. - You mean like real mother and father. - I advise you to quickly
change into your best clothes. Wash your hands, face, neck, and ears and come to the parlor immediately. No one wants to adopt a dirty child. - Excuse me Ma'am, these are
the only clothes we have. - That is most unfortunate. - I'm too old, no one will choose me. - Yes, they will.
Just wait and see. - Little boy, what's your name? - Walter Michael Morley. I'm four. - Would you like to come home with us? - What do you eat for breakfast? - Oh, let's see. Bacon and eggs. Toast and jam. - Even sausage? - Of course. - Let's go. (somber music) - Well, that's over
with, after your rooms. I will stay here for the night. Tomorrow, you'll be
taken to your new homes. - Homes? - [Miss Gladstone] Orphanages. - I told you no one would take me. - Where are they taking you? - I don't know. - Neither do I. Don't forget me. - Or me. - Stop fidgeting. - I'm sorry. Excuse me Ma'am, how
soon before we arrive? - Patience is a virtue young lady, you would do well to remember that. Wake up child. Hurry. The carriage is waiting. - Wait, I forgot my book. - Stop that, what are you talking about? - My book, I left it on the train - Stop this instant. - Please, I need my book please. - What nonsense? Where you're going, there'll
be no time for books. Come along, don't dawdle. - Hello, may I help you? - [Miss Gladstone] Give
this letter to Mr. Crampton? - But what should I tell him? - Everything he needs to
know is in that letter. - Here, come inside. Everyone, there's a new girl. [Children] Hello. What's your name? - That is the ugliest
scarf I have ever seen in my entire life. - Be quiet, Celeste. I think it's pretty. - Who's this? - You better stop that, Gilbert. Mr. Crampton will send you
back to where you came from. - I'm not afraid of old Crampton. - Yes you are. We all are. - What's your name, girl? Perhaps she's the girl
who doesn't have a name. - Leave her be. - Piggy wiggy face, piggy wiggy face, piggy wiggy, piggy wiggy. Piggy face, piggy face, piggy wiggy, piggy - Oh dear. - You're in trouble now, Gilbert. - To the attic. - I didn't do anything. - Yes he did. - Yes he did, he pulled her hair. - Twice. - Silence, obey me now or
suffer the consequences later. Hold still and be still. What's your name? Speak up child. - She doesn't have one. - Interesting. You do have a name it seems. Your name is Rose and you
have been sent to Irongates because you have nowhere else to go. No one wants you. Go back to your duties, children. Emily, take Rose upstairs and teach her the rules of Irongates. - Yes, sir. This will be our bed. There's not enough, so we have to share. Don't be afraid. It's not so bad here
if you keep the rules, at least we have a bed
and something to eat. Where are your clothes? Oh, well, nevermind I have
a dress I just grew out of, you can have that, if you'd like. You do know how to speak, don't you? - Tell me the rules, please. I don't want to make Mr. Crampton angry. - He has many rules, but the three most important
are first hold still and be still. - I know that one already. - Next is cleanliness
is next to godliness. - What does that mean? - It means that you have
to wash yourself every day and never have dirty fingernails. - That's easy. - The last is never leave the
bedroom after lights are out, ever. Cheer up. You're going to have to
make the most of things. - Mrs Hartley used to say that. - Who's Mrs. Hartley? - She was the lady that
ran Greenwoods orphanage. She was so kind and
never got angry with us. She passed away from the influenza. - My parents did too. - I'm sorry. Who sleeps here? - Celeste, she's not an
orphan, like the rest of us, her father's a major in the army and her mom's busy with the work. - Get off my bed. - Did you tell the girl what happens if she breaks the rules? - Her name is Rose. - I don't care. - Supper time girls. - You're supposed to shake the bell. - I know miss. It's just so loud. - If you know it, then do it. - Supper. - I simply can't eat all this food. It's just too much. - May I have some? - Of course not. What are you staring at girl? - Oh, I'm not staring. - Yes, you are. Eat. - You have to eat everything. - It's the rule. - If you don't you'll get in trouble. - Swallow. This is Andrew. He's just as terrible as Gilbert. That's from Gilbert and that's for me. - And that's from me. - Stand for inspection. Put out your hands, turn them over. What are the punishments for infractions? - Extra chores, no supper,
solitary confinement in the attic. - Which one do you choose? - I choose no supper. - Excellent boy. You will go immediately to the attic and remain there until I call for you. No candle. Step out. Turn around. You'll do, I'll take my
supper in the library. - Yes sir, Mr. Crampton, right away. - [Emily] What's wrong? - Miss Hartley never used to punish us. - Don't worry. If you keep the rules,
he won't punish you. He may be harsh, but he's fair. - Have you ever been to the attic? - Only once? - What for? - I punched Gilbert in the nose. Made him bleed too. - [Rose] Why? - Why not? - Was it dark in there? - Yes, there's a small window,
but it's high up on the wall. So you can't see out of it. But I just close my eyes and imagine that the room was full of lights. - Stop that blubbering girl. I'm trying to sleep. - Dashing through the snow
in a horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go. - Will you please quiet? - Ha ha ha. ♪ Bells on bob tails ring
making spirits bright ♪ ♪ What fun it is to ride and
sing a sleighing song tonight ♪ ♪ Oh, jingle bells, jingle
bells jingle all the way ♪ ♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one horse open sleigh ♪ ♪ Jingle bells, jingle
bells jingle all the way ♪ ♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one horse open sleigh ♪ - You sing like an angel. Don't you think so Celeste? - Mr. Crampton makes Celeste
sing for the benefactor so that they'll feel
generous and give us money for the orphanage. - But she can't sing like you can. - [Girl] No one can, no one. - Wake up, wash up time for breakfast. Come on, girls. - [Emily] Here, help me with the water. Will you carry this for me? - Hurry up, I'm hungry. - Come on. Pour in here Rose. - My nightgown. It's ruined. - It's just water. - Just water. - You did that on purpose. - No, I didn't. - I'm going to tell. - No. - Are you gonna cry girl. - You're so horrible. - So very horrible. - You think so? - [Mary] Give that back. - [Celeste] Here. Do you still think I'm so horrible? - [Mary] No, Celeste. - That's better. - I think you're the meanest
girl in the whole wide world. - Wait, hold still and be still. - Why? - There is a giant bug on your head. - Kill it. - [Emily] You sure you want me to? - Yes. Is it gone? - [Emily] It's dead. - Eww, take it away. - Thank you. - Hey piggy face. - I'm telling. - Wait, don't tell he's
on his last warning. - Well maybe he should
have thought about that before he threw his food at Rose. - Please? - Maybe if he says sorry
to Rose, I won't tell, but he better do it quick. - [Andrew] Gilbert, just say you're sorry, so you don't get in trouble. - Sorry. - What are you doing here? Touching my books? To the attic. - Oh no please. Mr. Crampton
don't send me to the attic. I'll go to bed without supper. I'll do extra chores. I'm very good at scrubbing
floors and washing dishes. - Stop this babbling. When I give out a punishment,
I make sure it's carried out. - Please, don't make me go. - If you keep up this defiance, you'll stay in the attic overnight. - I'll go. (somber music) - [Emily] Rose. - Mr. Crampton will be angry
if he knows you're in here, - He's taking a nap. Hungry? - Famished. Thank you. - Polly sent it. She's sad you're in the attic. But she can't interfere
with Mr. Crampton's rules. - Why is Mr. Crampton so unkind? - Because he has no heart. I think he has a walnut
or piece of coal instead. - So that's why Grace
returns all the letters. - What letters and how
do you know about Grace? - I found her book in the library. There's a photograph inside
and there's letters addressed to her from Mr. Crampton. All of them are returned, unopened. Where is she? - She ran away. - Why? - You must never speak of
Grace ever, understand? Polly told me that Grace and Mr. Crampton had a terrible argument and
that she left that night. And one's ever heard from her since. - It's Mr. Crampton, hide. - Have you learned your lesson? - Yes sir. - Do I smell a burning candle? - I don't know what you smell. I don't smell anything. Perhaps it could be the chimney. - [Children] Joe. - Hello ladies, Mary and Beatrice. How are you? - Did you bring us a surprise? - Mary, it's not polite to ask. - No, that's just fine. Well, let me check my pockets. See what I have. Oh, nothing there. - Check that one. - Hmm. Nope, sorry. - Can you take that one? - [Mary And Beatrice]
Please don't tease us. - [Beatrice] What is it? - Peanuts. Can we have some? - [Beatrice] May we? - Go and call the other children. Well, who is this? - This is Rose. Rose this is Joe. - Rose, it is a pleasure
to make your acquaintance. - [Children] Joe. - Hey, hello children. Gather around the table and
we'll have our surprise. There's enough for everyone. - What is going on in here? - See, just like I told you. - You children get to
your bedrooms right now. Go. Now. - I was simply trying to
bring a little merriment into this place. Is that such a terrible thing? - There are rules at Irongates. It's the only way to keep order. - You are a slave to your own rules. - What is that supposed to mean? - Do I really need to remind you? - How many times have I told
you, you are not welcome here. - Many. - Yes, Well then why do you keep coming and disrupting things? - For the sake of the children. - I should forbid you to come here. - Need I remind you that I
still own half of Irongates. You cannot and will not
forbid me to do anything. - Regrettably. - It's not too late to make things right. You have the ability to
make up for the past. Arthur forgiveness will bring
you the peace that you crave. Grace would want it this way. - Don't you ever. Don't you ever talk about that. Don't you ever mention her name. Don't you ever remind me of the past. - You children best be
extra quiet tonight. I expect Mr. Crampton
will be in a bad mood for quite some time. - He's always in a bad mood. - Don't be harsh, Emily. Mr. Crampton and Joe had a hard life when they were growing up. - How can one brother be so
kind and the other be so mean? - Joe and Mr. Crampton are brothers? - Yes. - They're so different. - Folks react differently
to certain circumstances and it's not our place to judge. In fact, you look a lot
like his daughter, Grace, when she was your age. - I know. - How do you know? What's that about? Come along children, Mr.
Crampton wants to talk to you. - Why is he going to punish
us for eating the peanuts? - Quickly?
We don't want to vex him. - Make haste, quickly, quickly. I've been called away on a
matter of extreme urgency. - And we are late, time is of the essence. - You will be in charge in my absence. I expect the rules to be
strictly enforced while I'm away. Do I make myself clear? - Yes, Sir, Mr. Crampton. - All of you, I expect you
to be on your best behavior while I'm gone. Do you understand me? - [Children] Yes, Mr Crampton. - When may we expect your return, sir? - As soon as I resolve the situation. - You must hurry, sir. - [Mr. Crampton] Yes. - Not yet. We have to be certain he's actually gone. - He's moving towards the carriage. - He's getting in. - He's sitting down. - The carriage is moving. - It's at the gate. - And it's turned the corner. He's gone. - [Children] Yay. - It's all the same
whether he's here or not, we still must obey the rules. - What rules? (children cheering and playing) - Come on now. Eat up. I have a surprise for you, but I'm not gonna tell you
until you eat every last bite of oatmeal. - Polly, I have to use the outhouse. - [Polly] Run along then. - But it's dark in there. - All right, I'll take you. I'll be back in a minute. One minute. - You are going to regret that. - Why?
What are you gonna do? - This. - I'm telling Mr. Crampton
when he gets home. - If you do, I'll put
a spider in your bed, maybe two. - [Mary] Or three. - Or four. - Fine, I won't tell. - That's what I thought. Your turn. - [Mary And Beatrice] Oh dear. - You know what my favorite
part of Christmas is? It's when Joe brings the oranges. - Joe brings oranges for us? What do they taste like? - You've never eaten an orange? - No, but I bet they taste wonderful. - You know what I think? I think angels eat oranges in heaven. - You do? What do they taste like? - They're so sweet and delicious and sometimes when you bite into one, the juice drips down your chin. - [Polly] Everyone's ready and waiting. - We'll be there in a moment. - And you're sure that there
will be an orange for me? - Of course, Joe makes sure
that every child gets an orange. - I can't wait until Christmas. - Neither can I. - How much longer? - Be patient. I wonder who that can be. - Come in. - Oh, good morning, children. - [Children] Hi Joe. - Everyone ready? - [Children] Yeah. - We aren't to leave the house without Mr. Crampton's permission. - But he is not here to
give us his permission. - Then we mustn't go. - [Gilbert] Come on, let's go. Everyone let's go. - Wait for me. - We want this one. - Yes this one. - Too small. - I choose that one.
I choose that one. - Me too. - Too tall. - We like this one, it's the best. - My goodness children, are
we gonna find a tree today? - It's my turn to choose the
tree and I pick this one. - Didn't you choose last year? - I don't remember. - Well I do. And it was you. - [Mary And Beatrice] Definitely you. - My father pays a fortune
to Irongates orphanage. So I should be able to
choose the tree every year. - Rose, what do you think about it? Rose? - [Children] Rose, Rose, Rose, Rose. - [Joe] Why don't you
stay with the children? - Don't fret. Joe will find her. - Rose? - Rose? Rose. - Rose? Rose? - Here. I'm over here. - Rose, you scared me. Don't ever do that again. - Rose, you mustn't wander off like that. - Oh, sorry. I was just trying to find the perfect tree to hang the oranges on. I think I found it. - I think you're right. Over here, everyone. Rose has found the perfect tree. - I don't like it. It's ugly. Mine was better. - We could vote on it. That way it's fair for everyone - That isn't fair at all. - Sounds like a wonderful idea. Who wants this tree? - [Children] I do. - Who wants Celeste's tree? Then it's settled. - [Children] We can take it home now? - [Joe] Let's cut her down. - Excuse me. I'm looking for Grace Crampton. - I'm sorry, sir, but there's
no one here by that name. - You. - Good day, sir. - Your services are no longer required. - What do you mean, sir? - It's simple. Mr. Beasley. I hired you to find my daughter. You failed miserably. - They assured me she was here, sir. - Well as you can see, she's not. Take me back to Irongates. - But sir. - Now. - When does Joe bring the oranges? - Christmas Eve. - I can't wait. - You're gonna have to. Mr. Crampton hates Christmas
and won't allow any fun until Christmas day. It'll be worth the wait, I promise. - Ah, well, it's time for me to go. Oh my poor back. I'm not as young as I used to be. - All right, time for bed children. - But we're not even tired. - Oh, Thomas, your eyes are closing as you're standing there, my boy. - Come on, everybody. (Rose humming a song) - We had a nightmare. - And we have a tummy ache. - [Mary] And Rose is not in bed. - [Beatrice] She's gone. - You girls go back to bed. - [Mary And Beatrice] But
what about our tummy aches? - If you go to sleep, they'll go away. Rose, are you in here? Rose? - That was close. - [Emily] What are you doing here? - We were hungry. - We only ate three slices. - Each. - Put it away now. - What are you doing outta bed? - Nothing. - Yes you are. You're looking for piggy face. I heard you call her name. - I bet she ran away. - [Gilbert] Good, no one likes her anyway. - You like her? - No, I don't, she's ugly. - You are the ugly one. I'm gonna tell Mr. Crampton,
you are stealing food. I hope he sends you away,
so I never see you again. Rose? What are you doing in here? - Just fallen asleep. - Mr. Crampton finds out
you're in his library again. - He'll lock you in the attic
for the rest of your life. - You better not tell. - I won't tell if you won't tell. - Agreed, let's go upstairs before Polly gives us extra chores. - What's that? - Oh, it's just a book. Stop, let go. Look what you did. It's not even mine. - Hide. - I know someone's in here. Whoever it is should come out
and make themselves known. I see, I need to make myself clearer. If you come out now, you
will not be punished. If however you choose to remain hidden, the outcome will be distressing. On count of three. If you come out before then
you will not be punished. One, two and three. Most interesting, I was
expecting someone else. Come here. You will get your things packed
and be ready in the morning. I will accompany you to
the reform school myself. - You promised no punishment. - Yes, and you promised
not to enter this room. One broken promise deserves another. - Tomorrow's Christmas Eve. - Christmas is a lot of
nonsense that I can do without. I'm not gonna change my mind because of some silly sentimental holiday. - Please sir, don't send me away. I promise I'll do better. - And I know what your promises are worth. - No, don't send Gilbert away. It was my fault that I
came to the library again to read the book. It's my favorite book. - Silence. - Andrew and Gilbert only came downstairs because they thought
they heard an intruder. They were just trying
to protect the children. - Is this true? - Yes, sir. - You both will have
extra chores tomorrow. - [Andrew And Gilbert] Yes, sir. - Go to bed. Your confession will make
absolutely no difference to me. You will spend this night in the attic. Do you have anything else to say? - Yes, sir. You're a mean lonely old man. And I feel sorry for you. - You feel sorry for me? - Please go. I don't want you to get
in trouble because of me. - I'm staying. I brought the candle. - Thank you. - This is all Gilbert's fault. - No, it's my fault. Mr. Crampton told me to never
go in the library again. I disobeyed the rules. - No one's ever stood up
to Mr. Crampton before. You were so brave. - I shouldn't have said
the was things to him. They were so unkind. - But they were true. - Blow out the candle in
case Mr. Crampton comes and sees the light under
the door and finds you. - You're not afraid anymore? What other songs do you know? ♪ Sweet and low, sweet and low ♪ ♪ Wind of the Western Seas ♪ ♪ Low, Low, breathe and blow ♪ ♪ Wind of the Western Seas ♪ ♪ From the rolling waters blow ♪ ♪ With the dying moon and blow ♪ ♪ Bring him again to me ♪ ♪ While my little one,
while my pretty one sleeps ♪ - Hey, piggy face cat got your tongue? - Don't call her that. - Why not? - Because her name is Rose. - Andrew clean the ashes
out of the fireplace. - Rose? Thank you for taking the blame for me. I'm sorry, I got you in trouble. - [Polly] Gilbert, fetch
me some clothes pins. - I'll never tease you again. - Did you hear me? - May I have a minute? - Half a minute. - I promise. - Thank you, Gilbert. - [Polly] Gilbert. - Rose? It's Christmas Eve. This is not a day for chores. - I'm being punished. - Not today. - Are those oranges? May I see them? - Well, I don't know. You're not supposed to see the orange till Christmas morning,
Mr. Crampton's rules. - All right. I can wait. - But this may be our little secret. Are you happy here Rose? - I try to make the most of things. - My brother can be a hard man. - Only because he misses Grace. - What do you know about Grace? - Don't be upset with me. - No, no, no, not. I could never be upset with you Rose. I just, I need to know. What do you know about Grace? - Well, I found a few letters in a box on Mr. Crampton's desk and
all of them are addressed to Miss Grace Crampton. And there's a photograph
of her in one of his books. - Impossible. - All of the letters
were returned unopened. - Are you sure they were
addressed to Grace Crampton? - I'm positive. - [Emily] Joe's here. - [Children] Oranges. - Merry Christmas. Now, you know the rules. I will hang the oranges
on the tree tonight and you will see them in the morning. - But we can't wait. - We can't wait at all. - Rules are rules. So hurry and get your chores done. And that way you can go to bed early and Christmas morning
will come more quickly. Merry Christmas, Arthur. - Tomorrow is Christmas. Today there are chores to do. - And that's just what I
was telling the children. Isn't that right children? - [Children] Yes. - Well, I'm glad to indulge your need to celebrate Christmas, but now the children must be kept busy, idle hands are mischievous hands. Are they not? Tonight the benefactor of Irongates will make their annual
Christmas Eve visit. You children will sing. Rose, you will sing a solo. - But I always sing the solo. - Not tonight, don't disappoint me. Now back to your duties. Why, why, why must you continue
these silly traditions? - And what harm do they do? - It's frivolous and indulgent. - But didn't you see the
happiness on the children's faces. That is why I do it
Arthur, for the children. - How noble. - It's not fair. I always sing the solo. I hate that stupid girl. - It's not Rose's fault
that Mr. Crampton chose her and it's not her fault that
Rose has a beautiful voice. - What do you know about anything? Now do my hair. Ow, you're doing that on purpose. - No, I'm not. - Yes you are. I'm going to get even with
that girl, you wait and see. ♪ This, this is Christ the King ♪ ♪ Whom shepherds guard and angels sing ♪ ♪ Haste, haste, to bring him laud ♪ ♪ The Babe, the Son of Mary ♪ - Let me help you. - Please go on. ♪ Silent night, holy night ♪ ♪ All is calm, all is bright ♪ ♪ Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child ♪ ♪ Holy Infant so tender and mild ♪ ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ (applause) - I feel sorry for Celeste. - Why? She's been glaring at you all evening. Don't feel sorry for her. - Well, she looked sad when
Mr. Crampton chose me to sing instead of her. - She got what she deserves. - Time for bed children. It's Christmas tomorrow. Sleep well. - [Emily] I'm never gonna
be able to fall asleep. - Tell me again about what
happens in the morning. - Joe comes at first light
and Polly makes breakfast. And then when we're
finished with breakfast, he brings us into the front hall and passes out all the oranges. - I'm never going to
be able to fall asleep. - Good, count sheep. - Or oranges. - Be quite. (Emily and Rose giggling) (pleasant music) - Finish up quickly children. Joe's already waiting in the front hall. - Will I get mine first, I'm the youngest. - If you finish all your oatmeal. - I'll eat it, all gone. (children cheering) - Now then, who is ready? - [Children] We are. - Who is? - [Children] We are. - All right then, let's begin. Thomas, Merry Christmas. - [Thomas] Thank you. - Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. Mary. - Do we have to eat
the oranges right away? - You made them now or
later, whatever you wish. Hold out your hand Rose. - Stop, that child will
not receive an orange. - What are you talking about? - [Mr. Crampton] She broke the rules. - It's Christmas day. - No matter, she left
her bedroom last night after lights out. - For pity's sake, Arthur don't do this. She is just a child. - I'll thank you not to interfere. - I cannot allow you to do this. - You cannot allow? You, who broke the rules and took Polly and the children out of this
house while I was not here? - You are a hard unfeeling
man Arthur Crampton. And I am ashamed to call you my brother. - Well, if I'm hard, why don't
I dismiss Polly immediately? Send her back to the
streets where we found her. Would you like that Polly? - No, no. - No, I thought not. You will have two punishments. First, you will scrub
and polish every nook and cranny in this house. And after you finish your chores, you will go to bed without your supper. None of you will speak to this girl or you will receive the same punishment. Go to the kitchen, get a bucket. Begin, now. Continue to pass out the oranges. It's Christmas day, Joe, I thought you came over here
to make these children happy. Look at their faces. I see no happiness. - [Joe] All right then, who's next? - Dismissed. - Please, find her. - I will, Emily. I will. You've gone too far this time Arthur. Rose? Rose? Rose? Are you hurt? Ah, you're wet and cold. My home is just over this hill. Let me take care of you there. Come, give me your hand. - I'm not going back. - Swallow this. - That tastes awful. - You were foolish to have
run off without your coat. You'll be lucky you don't catch cold. - Grace is beautiful. Where is she now? - Enough questions. We need to get you warm and dry and get you back to Irongates. People will be worried about you. - I said, I'm not going back. - You know something Rose? Arthur and I said the same thing, when we were little boys. We ran away so many times I lost count. But after a week or so on the
streets, we always came back. We were so hungry there
was no other choice. - You and Mr. Crampton were orphans too. - Yes Rose, just like you. But the orphanage that
we lived in was a dark and dismal place. Life was almost unbearable. I tried to protect him, but
Arthur always got into trouble. - What did he do? - Oh, he was just a boy who
was getting into mischief that little boys do. I must have told him a hundred times, Arthur, you must obey the rules, but he was stubborn and
he paid for it dearly. - What did they do to him? This is for Mr. Crampton. And it's from Grace. How long have you had this? - A while. - Oh, well why didn't you give it to him? - Well, I've wanted to, but
every time I mention her name, he flies into a rage. And until you told me about the letters that he had sent to Grace, I had no idea he was searching for her. Grace told me to give him this letter when I felt the time was right. - Well, you need to give it to him. - He's too proud to take it from me. - Then I will. - You broke the rules. - I know. And I'm ready to take my punishment. - Rose? - Yes? - You broke the rules. - And rules must not be broken. - You think me hard and unfeeling. What is done cannot be undone. - Anything can be undone
if you wish it to be so. Merry Christmas, Arthur. - Merry Christmas, Joe. (somber music) (children giggling) - [Emily] She's asleep. - [Gilbert] Wake her up. - [Emily] Rose, Rose, wake up. - What's the matter? What is it? - Hold out to your hand, Rose - For me? - Yes - But how? Who gave up their orange for me? - All of us. - Everybody. (bright music) - I dunno which piece to choose first. - Choose the smallest one. - Eat it Rose, please. - We all want you to. - We've been waiting all day. - All day. - All right. - Eat some more. - This is heavenly. I shouldn't eat in front of you. - [Gilbert] We each saved
one to eat with you. - Please eat yours too. I don't want this to end. - There's always next year. - Thank you. This is the best Christmas I've ever had. Merry Christmas Mr. Crampton. - What is this? Rose. - [Grace] Dear Papa. It's been far too long and
life is much too fragile to let another Christmas
go by with us being apart. I hope this letter finds you well. I asked uncle Joe to give this to you when he felt the time was right. I think of you often. And my heart tells me that now is the time to forgive and forget. Please come quickly. Nothing would bring me greater
joy than to see your face at my door. Your loving daughter, Grace. - Polly, Polly, Polly. - Is everything right, sir? - Well, of course it's all right. Why shouldn't it be all right? - Because its after midnight. - Ah, ah, so it is, ah, I
need you to run an errand. - Now, sir? - Are you disobeying an order? - No, not at all, sir. - Well then don't dawdle, time's wasting. Oh don't no, no, no, no. Don't look frighten. I'm not gonna bite you. - I know that, sir. - Now take the carriage and go fetch Joe. - Me, take the carriage? - Well of course you, who else? Oh Polly, Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas, Mr. Crampton. - Off you going now, don't be frightened. Ah, wonderful woman. Bright woman. - [Gilbert] Good news,
Mr. Crampton's leaving. - [Children] What? - [Gilbert] He's leaving, he's leaving. Polly's making breakfast. Biscuits and gravy. - Where is he going? - [Girl] Why is he leaving? - Who cares? - As long as he's gone. - Please pass the gravy. - There you are. Aren't you hungry? Biscuits and gravy. - Is it true? Is Mr. Crampton really leaving? - Yes, it's true. - What is going to happen to us? Are we going to be sent away? - No, no one's ever
going to send you away. - Promise? - I promise. Arthur put me in charge while he's gone and I'm here to stay. - He's going to see Grace, isn't he? - Yes. - I have to tell him goodbye. - Well, somehow I knew you would. So go along, do it quickly or Gilbert will eat all the
biscuits before you get any. - I have to get something. May I come in? - Yes, of course. Come here, Rose, come here. As you know, I am leaving
Irongates this morning. - I know, but when will you return? - Oh, that remains to be seen. But I have a favor to
ask of you before I leave and it's very important to me. - Of course. What is it? - I want you to look after Joe for me. Well, he can be a very
stubborn man sometimes. I have something for you. I don't want you to
open this until I leave. You know, I cannot abide
sentimental blubbering. Now off you go, off you go. You don't want Gilbert
to eat all the biscuits. Go on. - To keep you warm. - Oh, thank you. How do I look? - Perfect. - Thank you. Dismissed - Goodbye, Mr Crampton. - Goodbye, dear, dear Rose. (bright music) Dear Rose, may this book
bring you the same happiness that you have given me. Merry Christmas, Mr. Crampton. (joyous music) - [Rose] It brought me
much happiness to learn that Josephine had at last found a family that loved and cared for her. We had a joyous reunion that
day and we still keep in touch. To this day, I consider her my sister. After Mr. Crampton and Grace reconciled, he did return to Irongates. He was a changed man. Forgiveness had finally brought
him the peace and happiness he so desperately needed. There were still rules. But now the only thing the
attic was used for, was storage. There have been many joyful holidays since that memorable
Christmas, so many years ago, but none can compare to that magical day when a simple orange
meant so much to so many. (pleasant music)
