The Dollar Woman

Alden Nowlan et Walter Learning

(4 étoiles; 1 critique)

The Dollar Woman is a poignant play set in the Sussex area in 1898, exploring the harsh realities of pauper auctions, where the community's poor were auctioned off to the lowest bidder each year. The story follows Lewis White, the Overseer of the Poor, as he navigates the complexities of this system and the lives of those affected by it.

As the plot unfolds, we witness the struggles of the Overseer's son to comprehend the moral implications of these auctions. The characters each grapple with their roles in this societal issue, leading to discussions about the creation of Almshouses as a potential solution to poverty in New Brunswick. This historical drama sheds light on a little-known aspect of the past, reminding us of the human stories behind the statistics.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.