Cow Belles

Cow Belles

Year: 2006

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Francine McDougall

FamilyComedyTV Movie

To teach them responsibility, their exasperated father forces the pampered teenage sisters to work in the family enterprise. When a substantial amount of company money disappears, the girls must track down the missing funds and prove they can rescue the business and earn their father's respect.

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1

Taylor earns her license and the sisters head out

Taylor has just earned her driver's license after barely passing the test. The sisters head out for a shopping trip, but their day is shadowed by mishaps: a towel left on the stove starts a house fire, and Taylor had already sunk a friend's pickup while learning to drive stick. Shocked by their carelessness, Reed decides they need to contribute to the family by working at the dairy.

early in the film Home / Town
2

Reed sends the girls to work at the dairy

Shocked by their carelessness and overspending, Reed decides the girls should start earning their own money. He puts them to work at Callum Dairy and is away in search of a rare butterfly, leaving Corrine to manage affairs. This puts the sisters in charge of the dairy's daily operations.

shortly after house fire Callum Dairy
3

The first day at the dairy is chaotic

The sisters’ initial days at the dairy are chaotic as they struggle with basic tasks. A mishap sees Courtney's phone dropped into a full yogurt cup, and they trip, splashing blueberries on themselves. The other employees doubt they can do the job and the morale is low.

early days at the dairy Callum Dairy
4

A theft strikes the dairy's finances

Not long after, someone steals all the money from the dairy's bank account. With the staff skeptical, the sisters must devise a plan to save the business and their jobs. Reed is away, so the town and the sisters must step up to prove themselves.

mid-crisis Callum Dairy
5

Taylor pushes a risky payroll plan

Taylor proposes paying the employees with her party money to cover payroll. To do so, she tricks Courtney into leaving to fetch her cell phone, deepening the rift between the sisters. Their miscommunication threatens the operation just as the team needs confidence.

mid-crisis Callum Dairy
6

The sisters rebuild trust through effort

After the rift, the sisters recommit to hard work and begin earning the staff’s respect. Their improved performance boosts morale and shows they can manage the dairy. The environment gradually shifts from skepticism to cautious belief.

late crisis Callum Dairy
7

A dangerous mistake could ruin everything

Courtney’s carefulness fades as she handles numbers for expiration dates, threatening to let expired milk slip back into the system. The team realizes the severity of the mistake and fears a total collapse. They must stay focused through the long night to avert disaster.

night Callum Dairy
8

The town rallies to save the dairy

Reed returns with volunteers from the town, including some wealthy supporters, to help meet the deadline. They put in long hours to salvage the payroll and stabilize the operation. The renewed community effort rekindles faith in the sisters’ leadership.

evening Callum Dairy / Town
9

The thief is revealed

The embezzler is revealed to be Reed’s business partner and friend, Bob Fenwick, who had stolen the money. He escapes with the funds, leaving the sisters and town to cope with a tighter financial situation. Reed assesses the damage and determines the dairy can survive, though money will be tight for a while.

late night Callum Dairy / Town
10

The dairy survives and the sisters persevere

Despite the setback, the dairy endures and the employees’ trust in the sisters solidifies. Taylor and Courtney continue to work to support their father and the business through the lean times. The town’s ongoing support helps stabilize operations as they move forward.

aftermath Callum Dairy
11

Alternate ending: FBI intervention in Puerto Rico

In an alternate ending, Courtney tracks the embezzler to a casino in Puerto Rico and Reed alerts the FBI to capture him. They recover the stolen funds and bring the thief to justice. Despite reclaiming the money, the sisters continue to work at the dairy to prove themselves.

alternate ending Puerto Rico
12

Final outcome: sisters stay on at the dairy

The film closes with the sisters remaining at the dairy, demonstrating growth and responsibility. They remain committed to the dairy’s future and hope to one day fully succeed their father. The community’s support remains a cornerstone of their ongoing journey.

finale Callum Dairy

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