Scandal at Scourie (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1953, Scandal at Scourie is a drama film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 90 minutes. “Together Again In A NEW And Wonderful Motion Picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After their orphanage burns down, a group of children are being transported west by train to Manitoba. All of them are available for adoption and at a stop at Scourie, Ontario little Patsy meets Victoria McChesney. Victoria and her husband Patrick have no children and she immediately decides to adopt the girl. The only condition imposed on them is that as Patsy has been baptized a Roman Catholic the Protestant McChesneys agree to raise her as a Catholic. Patsy is a well-behaved little girl whose only real problem is a school bully, also one of the orphans, who spreads stories that she set their orphanage on fire.
Who’s in it. Scandal at Scourie stars Greer Garson as Victoria McChesney, Walter Pidgeon as Patrick J. McChesney, Agnes Moorehead as Sister Josephine and Donna Corcoran as Patsy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Scandal at Scourie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scandal at Scourie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scandal at Scourie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scandal at Scourie (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scandal at Scourie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scandal at Scourie worth watching?
- Scandal at Scourie holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scandal at Scourie?
- Scandal at Scourie stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Agnes Moorehead, Donna Corcoran and Arthur Shields.
- When was Scandal at Scourie released?
- Scandal at Scourie was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.