REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM

Adapted by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Charlotte Thompson from Wiggin's 1903 story, this four-act sentimental comedy produced byMarc KlawandAbraham Erlangeropened on 3 October 1910 for 216 performances at the Republic Theatre. Essentially a character study of an optimistic orphan sent to live with a grouchy aunt,Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farmbecame a perennial for young audiences. A silent motion picture version (1917) starred Mary Pickford, followed by a 1932 sound film with Marian Nixon, a musical adaptation (1938) with Shirley Temple, and a 1978 television* movie with Julia Lewis.