Timothy's Quest
“A warm, earthy story by the author of "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch."”
Synopsis
Timothy (Dickie Moore), an orphan, is sent with his sister, Gay (Sally Martin), to a farm run by Vilda Cummins (Elizabeth Patterson, an old maid with a dislike for children. Timothy eventually wins her over, and also pushes along the romance for her niece, Martha (Eleanore Whitney), with David Masters (Tom Keene).
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Patterson
Vilda Cummins
Dickie Moore
Timothy
Eleanore Whitney
Martha
Tom Keene
David Masters
Virginia Weidler
Samantha Tarbox
Esther Dale
Hitty Tarbox
Samuel S. Hinds
Rev. Fellows
J.M. Kerrigan
Dr. Cudd
Irene Franklin
Flossie Cudd
Benny Bartlett
Jimmy
Raymond Hatton
Jabe Doolittle
Irving Bacon
Henry-the Drunken Wagon Master
Sally Martin
Gay
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginia Van Upp, Gilbert Pratt, Dore Schary
- Original Title
- Timothy's Quest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Virginia Van Upp, Gilbert Pratt, Dore Schary, Kate Douglas Wiggin
Harold Hurley
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Hurley
Producer
Virginia Van Upp
Screenplay
Gilbert Pratt
Screenplay
Dore Schary
Screenplay
Charles Barton
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Timothy's Quest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Timothy's Quest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Timothy's Quest about?
Timothy (Dickie Moore), an orphan, is sent with his sister, Gay (Sally Martin), to a farm run by Vilda Cummins (Elizabeth Patterson, an old maid with a dislike for children. Timothy eventually wins her over, and also pushes along the romance for her niece, Martha (Eleanore Whitney), with David Masters (Tom Keene).
Who directed Timothy's Quest?
Timothy's Quest was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in Timothy's Quest?
The principal cast of Timothy's Quest includes Elizabeth Patterson, Dickie Moore, Eleanore Whitney, Tom Keene, Virginia Weidler.
When was Timothy's Quest released and how long is it?
Timothy's Quest was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is Timothy's Quest based on a book or true story?
Timothy's Quest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kate Douglas Wiggin".