Candleshoe1977Candleshoe
1977
A con man recruits Casey Brown, a tough Los Angeles foster kid, to pose as the long-lost granddaughter of Lady St. Edmund so she can find a treasure hidden at Candleshoe, the family's English estate. There the butler, Priory, and a houseful of orphans begin to win her heart.
For children old enough to talk it through: sustained intensity, or language or sexual content that Common Sense Media rates 7–9.
Why it’s here
A hardened girl finds a family and chooses honesty, with David Niven in a string of disguises and Helen Hayes.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Casey lies and schemes to deceive Lady St. Edmund; she repents and tells the truth, which is a good talk about honesty. A girl fight, a slapstick sword fight, and "bloody."
Candleshoe (1977)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did Casey agree to the con?
- What changed her mind?
- How did Priory hold the household together?
- What was the real treasure?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 7+: a girl fight with punching and slapping; a slapstick sword fight; "bloody"; beer and wine with dinner; a cigar.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Candleshoe (1977)
DVD · June 1, 2004
Blu-ray listed on Blu-ray.com (release date unconfirmed)
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