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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1919

Page

6

Georgie Amberson in a Ponyyard Confrontation

In the Amberson household a precocious eleven year old, Georgie, provokes a tense scene with Rev. Malloch Smith when he confronts the minister in the pastor's yard. The incident ends with Georgie escaping on his pony and a letter describing the altercation reaching his mother. The town then debates his discipline and character as an Amberson.

George Georgie Mr. Smith Minafer Malloch Smith Isabel Mamma Ambersons Amberson George Amberson Papa George Amberson Minafer Amberson Mansion Henry Franklin Foster Major

Amberson Ball Highlights a Wary Youth and Family Grandeur

Georgie Minafer returns from prep school to a grand Amberson ball where his rivals for status and affection clash with his mother Isabel and the aristocratic Amberson clan. The night reveals Georgie’s insecurity, Isabel’s allure, and the town’s appetite for a reckoning with mutinous pretensions.

The Fete's Hero and a Dark Eyed Beauty

In a grand party scene, George Minafer escorts Miss Morgan to the floor where they waltz to La Paloma. The crowd circles, seeking partners, while George senses exalted feelings and avoids Old John Minafer, whom he regards with shame. Meanwhile Uncle John leaves with a discreet escort.

PCA Ambersons Old John John Minafer Fanny Minafer George Fanny John Isabel Morgan Sharon Miss Morgan George Amberson Congress Sydney Amberson Amelia Sydney Russia Italy Mr. Minafer

Idle Hands Prompt Proverbs Pastime Exchange Quip

A short exchange from a 19th century style dialogue describes idle hands as Satan’s workshop. A parent scolds a daughter for unfinished dusting, the daughter retorts with a witty jab about the parent. The line ends with the phrase TO BE CONTINUED and a quip about Mamma.

Mamma

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the Magnificent Ambersons Eday Mrs. Amberson Riffraff Ike Patie Georgie Minafer Ward
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