Summary Set in the 1930s, this memorable tale extols the virtues of friendship and honesty. When an unpopular, brainy girl receives her only Valentine's Day card from the class clown, she is flattered. Emily's loneliness makes her easy prey for Virgil's scheming. He convinces her to submit a petition against geography homework to their stern teacher (played by Margaret Hamilton.) Emily is punished for her foolish deed, but she refuses to snitch on Virgil. The historical setting offers "an interesting contrast in social behavior" with the present, says School Library Journal. Based on "The Scarlet Letter" by Jean Stafford. View more details
Directed : Stephen H. Foreman
Written : Jean Stafford
Stars : Margaret Hamilton Ward Saxton Nicholas Kepros Tristine Skyler
Genres : Drama
Release date : Sep 6, 1982
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : The entire film on YouTube.
Language : English
Filming locations : New York, USA
Production companies : Learning Corporation of America
Summary Set in the 1930s, this memorable tale extols the virtues of friendship and honesty. When an unpopular, brainy girl receives her only Valentine's Day card from the class clown, she is flattered. Emily's loneliness makes her easy prey for Virgil's scheming. He convinces her to submit a petition against geography homework to their stern teacher (played by Margaret Hamilton.) Emily is punished for her foolish deed, but she refuses to snitch on Virgil. The historical setting offers "an interesting contrast in social behavior" with the present, says School Library Journal. Based on "The Scarlet Letter" by Jean Stafford. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Sep 6, 1982
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : The entire film on YouTube.
Language : English
Filming locations : New York, USA
Production companies : Learning Corporation of America
