In 1997, it was made into a cbctv film that costarred ellen page and. Denny doherty list of movies and tv shows tv guide. This canadian series focuses on the mcleanhall family in nova scotia in the early 1900s and their involvement in the coal industry. Pit pony is the story of smalltown life on the island of cape breton, nova scotia. My little pony friendship is magic season 4 episode 18 maud pie. A new dark force threatens ponyville, and the mane 6 twilight sparkle, applejack, rainbow dash, pinkie pie, fluttershy and rarity embark on an unforgettable journey beyond equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a. It is based on the awardwinning 1997 canadian tv movie inspired by joyce barkhouses novel of the same name. A fan page dedicated to the canadian tv series pit pony that aired on cbc for 2 seasons from 1999 to 2000. A few editing errors in the text bugged me, but the story is interesting, and the author does a lovely job describing the time and the mines.
Her breakthrough role was the title role in jason reitmans. Pit pony tvg drama tv series 1999 based on the beloved childrens novel, pit pony tells the story of a small town in 1904 nova scotia and 12yearold willie maclean, who takes a job in the towns coal mine to support his family. Pit pony article about pit pony by the free dictionary. In 1904, twelveyearold willie maclean is growing up in a coalmining town with his beloved pony, amidst the turbulent change of a new century. Here they could graze on the green and luscious grasses of the welsh fields and hills. Full season and episodes free online streaming fast high quality legal movies and tv television shows. Pit pony is a 1997 television film directed by eric till and is also ellen pages debut role. It was nominated for numerous gemini awards in 1997. Ellen pageanna wedlockhannah abenheimer pit pony 1997. The complete twelfth season 12 dvd box set us seller fast shipping. Starz official website containing schedules, original content, movie information, on demand, starz play and extras, online video and more. It revolves around the lives of the families of the men and boys who. A young boy working in nova scotias treacherous coal mines in the beginning of the 20th century, finds a friend in a pony, one of the ponies used to haul coal up from the tunnels to be used at the railway and steel mill.
My little pony friendship is magic s8 e9 noncompete clause may 12, 2018 my little. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show pit pony anytime, anywhere. At the end of the pit pony s working life, which was an average of three or four years, they were often taken to a pit pony sanctuary. Oct 05, 2017 a new dark force threatens ponyville, and the mane 6 twilight sparkle, applejack, rainbow dash, pinkie pie, fluttershy and rarity embark on an unforgettable journey beyond equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home. A pit pony, otherwise known as a mining horse, was a class of pony commonly used underground in mines from the mid18th until the mid20th century. Temporarily taking over stringys job as a pit pony driver, willie tries to get the other workers to organize a walkout to protest mr. Pit pony is an enjoyable childrens story about colliers on cape breton island in the early 1900s. The plot depicts the lives of the hardworking and enduring families that have the responsibility and task of working in them. She puts on a brave front for friends and family, but secretl. A young miner steals a pony sold for slaughter and with vickys help hides it at dr. The plot line revolves around the lives of the families of the men and boys who work in the coal mines. Alex wrathell as willie maclean, jennie raymond as nellie maclean hall, shaun smyth as ned hall, ellen page as maggie maclean. Movies, tv, new releases, classics, foreign, hardtofind.
Pit ponies, working life training horses used for riding or other work have to be brokenin, and pit ponies also needed to become used to being handled and harnessed. Synopsis pit pony 1997 glace bay, nova scotia canada, 1901. Pit pony 1997 a horses companionship helps a boy ben rosedavis overcome his fears and work in a nova scotia coal mine to support his family. The pony was trained to wear a harness and pull tubs along rails.
Pit pony is a television series that revolves around a mining town located in nova scotia, canada in the year 1904. Go behind the scenes of wynonna earp season 4 and melanie. Watch pit pony season 1, episode 25 sunshine and shadows. A scene from cbc series pit pony, based on joyce barkhouses book about the horses. Not rated 1h 32min drama tv movie 14 december 1997. Tv series episode directed by phil comeau, montreal. Released 1997, pit pony stars benrosedavis, jennieraymond, richarddonat, gabrielhogan the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 40 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Introduction this is my second contribution to the o canada blogathon hosted by speakeasy and silver screenings. Pit pony charley 1 episode 2000 the real howard spitz balthazar mishkin 1998 elvis meets nixon vernon 1997 monterey pop himself. In the meantime, a worried rose and sarah tend to nellie. My little pony friendship is magic season 4 episode 17 somepony to watch over me. My little pony friendship is magic season 4 episode 19 for whom the sweetie belle toils. However, the series was subsequently cancelled on february 4, 2000.
Once in awhile, you stumble upon a movie that stays with you long after the credits have rolled. Set in the small nova scotia mining town of glace bay in the early 1900s, the series revolves around the lives and work of the towns male population, virtually all of whom were employed by the local coal mine. My little pony friendship is magic season 4, episode 9. A pit pony, otherwise known as a mining horse,1 was a class of pony commonly. Gabriel hogan, richard donat, and ben rosedavis star in this drama about a young boy growing up in a coal mining community in nova. The horsekeeper might spend a few days preparing them for the type of work and conditions underground. My son and i both liked it, and toward the end, he didnt want me to put the book down. Ellen grace philpottspage born february 21, 1987 is a canadian actress and producer.
Her career began with roles in television shows such as pit pony 19972000, trailer park boys 2002 and regenesis 2004. Pathol a small indented scar at the site of a former pustule. Watch pit pony episodes online season 2 2002 tv guide. At the end of the pit ponys working life, which was an average of three or four years, they were often taken to a pit pony sanctuary. Watch pit pony free tv series full seasons online tubi. Based on the beloved childrens novel, pit pony tells the story of a small town in 1904 nova scotia and 12yearold willie maclean, who takes a job in the towns coal mine to support his family. Ellen pageanna wedlock hannah abenheimer pit pony 1999 season 1disc 1dvd. Watch pit pony online full episodes of season 2 to 1 yidio. With ben rosedavis, richard donat, jennie raymond, andrew keilty. He was bought to fill a space in the museums stables left by the death of pip, who when he was alive was the last durham pit pony still alive. Pit pony is a 1999 cbc television series which tells the story of smalltown life in glace bay, on. A young boy working in nova scotias treacherous coal mines in the beginning of the 20th century, finds a friend in a pony, one of the ponies used to haul coal up from. My little pony friendship is magic season 1 episode 4 applebuck season. While the miners are on strike, the mining company officials try to buy out the union.
In june 1999, production began for the second season of pit pony. Young willie enters the mines after the death of his father and forms an attachment to the horses who work below ground. Below is a comprehensive list of all assignments and handouts included in the novel study. Gabriel hogan, richard donat, and ben rosedavis star in this drama about a young boy growing up in a coal mining community in nova scotia near the dawn of the 20th century.
Based on the beloved childrens novel, pit pony tells the story of a small town in 1904 nova scotia and 12yearold willie maclean. The gemini award winning series airs in the united states on the encore tv network set in the small nova scotia mining town of glace bay in the early 1900s, the series revolves around the lives and work of the towns. Ellen pageanna wedlock hannah abenheimer pit pony 1999 season 1disc 1dvd next page. Beginning her career in her native canada, page debuted in the 1997 tv movie pit pony when she was only ten years old, playing the role of maggie mclean. Pit pony ep 126 sons and daughters from stephen reynolds plus. With alex wrathell, jennie raymond, shaun smyth, ellen page. This canadian series is set in nova scotia in the early 1900s, as the mcleanhall family becomes involved in the dangerous coal industry. This novel study is 36 pages in length and packed with printable assignments including. Page first acted in front of the camera in 1997 at age ten in the cbc television movie pit pony, which later spun off into a television series. Willies stern, but benevolent father is a coal miner in a local mine along with his older brother john. Featuring new hit original series the rook, sweetbitter, power, the spanish princess, vida, outlander, wrong man, american gods, now apocalypse as well as warriors of liberty city, america to me, ash vs evil dead, black sails, survivors remorse, the. A few editing errors in the text bugged me, but the story is interesting, and the author does a. During a late night, afterhours study session, the peach pitand brenda are robbed at gunpoint. The owner soon finds the pony and makes trouble for the young pair.
Flash a pony purchased by beamish museum has a show name of butterby limelight, and in his ancestors are the stallions of lord londonderrys stud. Willie maclean is a 10yearold boy with a love for horses and liking to school to cape the difficult times his family has. Page starred in the film hard candy 2005, for which she won the austin film critics associations award for best actress. Pit pony debuted on canadas cbc on february 5, 1999 and ended on february 4, 2000. In 1904, twelveyearold willie maclean is growing up in a coalmining town with his beloved pony, amidst. In 1999, the movie was spun off into a 44episode miniseries, also for children. The term refers to the work done by the animal, and has sometimes been applied to any equines working underground, regardless of breed. This led to more roles in several small canadian films including marion bridge, her first feature film role and in television series, notably playing treena lahey in season two of trailer park boys. This touching film shows the dedication of young willie maclean, who must work in the dangerous mines so that his povertystricken family doesnt succomb to starvation. Pit pony is a 1999 cbc television series which tells the story of smalltown life in glace bay, on the island of cape breton, nova scotia in 1904.
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