Movies and TvShows featuring "poorhouse" theme.

Emil of Lonneberga follows the mischievous escapades of a young boy named Emil in rural Sweden. He is constantly getting himself into trouble and causing chaos in his small village. From getting his head stuck in a pot to swallowing a coin, Emil's shenanigans keep the villagers on their toes. Despite his mischievous nature, Emil also has a heart of gold and learns valuable lessons along the way.

Ingeborg Holm is a poor widow who ends up in a workhouse after losing her home and business. She escapes from the workhouse and tries to reunite with her child, facing devastating challenges along the way.

In a small town, a man named Jim Gaylord becomes the center of attention when he accidentally catches a famous criminal. As a reward, Jim receives a large sum of money which he uses to help the poor in his community. However, his actions also attract the attention of a romantic rival who tries to win over the woman Jim loves. Chaos and hilarity ensue as Jim tries to navigate through his newfound fame while also dealing with romantic complications and the antics of the townspeople.

In 19th-century Scotland, a faithful West Highland White Terrier named Bobby embarks on a series of adventures after the death of his owner. Facing challenges such as being declared a stray dog and struggling to find a place to belong, Bobby's loyalty and courage shine through as he navigates through a changing world.

June, a young orphan, is befriended by Perry Bascom when he shares his lunch with her on the road to Rising Sun. They soon fall in love and marry, only to find out that a woman in Perry's past has come to town to make trouble. Teaming up with the local political bully, the schemers set out to make Perry's life miserable, but June sticks by her husband to the end.

Mildred is staying with her grandfather, Civil War veteran Jabez Burr, when she receives a letter from her father. Her father has re-married, and will be bringing his new wife home soon. But when Mildred's stepmother finds out that Jabez drinks, she takes a dislike to him, and begins to resent his closeness with Mildred...

A sweet little country girl has issues with school. Her mother is ill. The school threatens to send her to an orphanage.

The unfortunate Sumiko is sent from place to place: to live with her alcoholic uncle, then sold to the circus, then adopted by a wealthy family, and finally sent to a Christian orphanage.

The mother of a large family is abandoned by her children and faces consignment to the poorhouse. But one of her offspring, the one no one had faith in, returns to rescue her.