Eleanor Gates
Eleanor Gates was an American playwright who created seven plays that were staged on Broadway. Her best known work was the play The Poor Little Rich Girl, which was produced by her husband in 1913 and went on to be made as films for Mary Pickford in 1917 and for Shirley Temple in 1936.
Phœbe
A young girl's world is shaken when she's unexpectedly uprooted and sent to live with distant relatives, leaving her to grapple with family secrets and an uncertain future.
By Eleanor Gates
The Biography of a Prairie Girl
Witness a young girl's extraordinary life as she navigates love, loss, and self-discovery on a challenging Dakota farm.
By Eleanor Gates
Apron-Strings
In a town bustling with wedding preparations, a mother's controlling nature clashes with her daughter's compassionate spirit, revealing hidden tensions and the true meaning of family.
By Eleanor Gates
The Plow-Woman
On the Dakota prairie, a young woman battles the elements and outside forces, hoping to secure her family’s future as the railroad approaches.
By Eleanor Gates
"Swat the Fly!": A One-Act Fantasy
In a garden where animals find their voices, a doctor's experiments are questioned until everyone realizes a tiny pest poses the biggest threat of all.
By Eleanor Gates
Good Night (Buenas Noches)
In a lively garden, a mischievous parrot's antics and bravery test the bonds of friendship and community among her fellow fowl and their priestly caretakers.
By Eleanor Gates
Alec Lloyd, Cowpuncher
In a Western town brimming with love and laughter, a determined matchmaker finds himself caught in a whirlwind of romantic rivalries.
By Eleanor Gates
The Rich Little Poor Boy
In a world of poverty and fear, a young boy dreams of a life filled with adventure and kindness, finding solace in his imagination and a secret bond with his stepsister.
By Eleanor Gates
The Poor Little Rich Girl
A privileged young girl discovers that wealth cannot buy the love and independence she truly desires.
By Eleanor Gates
The justice of Gideon
** In a small California town, a judge's sense of justice is challenged by his affection for those closest to him, forcing him to make difficult choices that could change their lives forever.
By Eleanor Gates