Eye - 12 April 2013

From a quizzical curiosity to refreshing giggles

The Oyster Princess | Photo: Photo: Jules Morgan / flickr CC.

A quizzical curiosity

The ‘Quaker’ family taking centre-stage in the silent comedy, The Oyster Princess, have intrigued a Scottish Friend.

The movie follows a spoilt, tantrum-throwing daughter and her father after she decides she simply has to have a real-life prince to marry.

How the family came to be named ‘Quaker’ has piqued the curiosity of Kate Arnot, from Polmont Meeting, who came across the film at a recent festival in Scotland.

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