please help!
tcm made a mistake with the timing, therefore my dvr didn't get the last few minutes. mary (garson) states she has shares in the company and she loves this family. then what? help much appreciated!
shareAfter their mothers funeral (before the attorney even shows up with the will), Ted and Constance want to get down to business to sell the family steel mill. It was then disclosed that Mary had inherited the mothers share (20%), each share said to be worth $2 million (righteous bucks in the 1880's). Ted disclosed that he had Paulie's share to vote on by proxy, as Paulie moved out of the country in a self imposed exile because of his shame of the violence that he could prevented at the mill strike, causing the death of his father, Mr. Rafferty and Jim Brennan.
Anyway, Mary gives an eloquent speech of how their father and grandfather wanted to keep the mill in the family. Connie and Giles disclosed that they were in debt and had to sell. Mary said that she would give Connie her share (she didn't want/need the money) if she voted to keep the mill in the family. Along with Pauls share, they had a majority. Connie agreed (of course).
The whole time Louise was whining about the city and the steel mill. Paul told her to leave but to leave their son. He walks away arm in arm with Mary.
I did notice that the movie ran late. I hope this helps. I really enjoyed the movie.
i can't tell you how grateful i am. i expected it would be something like this. i really enjoyed the movie also. i should keep in mind to adjust my dvr for a few minutes after the timer! thanks so much.
shareA few details not quite right (but you did essentially answer majeda_7's question ;). It's William, Jr, and Louise who are in a rush to sell the place. But yes, Constance initially thinks only of the money, being oblivious to the family business, having spent herself into debt...and Mary turns her around. William, Jr, has Ted's proxy... Ted is out of the country. Paulie was Paul and Louise's son (played by Dean Stockwell, approx. 8+yrs old, at time of filming).
shareErin_Brew says > Mary said that she would give Connie her share (she didn't want/need the money) if she voted to keep the mill in the family.Actually, Mary told Connie she'd give her the proceeds of her shares; not the shares themselves. She didn't need the money but if she was to keep the promise to Mrs. Scott she had to keep the shares to maintain one fifth control of the company.
The proceeds would have yielded Connie a good, steady income; in essence doubling whatever she was already receiving. However, her husband was quick to turn down that offer. He wanted her to do it without accepting a bribe and she eventually did just that. She agreed to vote her shares with Mary and Paul giving them a three-to-two majority.
Along with Pauls share, they had a majority. Connie agreed (of course).I thought this was a plot hole in the story. Clearly Mrs. Scott knew all her children well enough to know Paul would stand alone after her death. She even told Mary what each of their motives would be. Giving Mary her shares and making her promise to vote to keep the mine in the family would not be enough.
Maybe she thought Mary would be able to convince Connie or Ted would not be found but she had no way of knowing that. I know she was close to and trusted Mary but if she felt it was that important, why wouldn't she talk it over with each of the other kids to get their assurance they would not sell?
I can accept the movie as it is because I assume Mrs. Scott was also trying to find a way to bring and keep Paul and Mary close. His marriage was a disaster and both of them were unhappy. She must have known or hoped Mary's involvement would be the impetus that would drive his wife away so they could get back together.
Woman, man! That's the way it should be Tarzan. [Tarzan and his mate] share