Synopsis
The Little Minister is set in Thrums, a Scottish weaving village based on J.M. Barrie’s birthplace, and centres upon Gavin Dishart, a young impoverished minister with his first congregation. The weavers he serves soon riot in protest against reductions in their wages and harsh working conditions. Warned by Babbie, a beautiful and mysterious Gypsy, that Lord Rintoul (the local laird) has summoned the militia, the weavers prepare for a fight. During the ensuing meleé, Dishart rescues Babbie from the soldiers. The pair soon fall in love, he never suspecting that she is really a well-born lady who is unwillingly betrothed to the old Lord Rintoul. After many trials, the two live happily ever after.
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Memories, Letters and Publicity
Another early show for which we currently have no documents other than these two lonely photographs and a press critique from, it’s thought, the local Banbury Guardian.
As usual, please click the image twice for full magnification.
