Anne of Green Gables (1934)

Director:

George Nichols Jr.

Writers:

Lucy Maud Montgomery (novel)
Sam Mintz (screenplay)

Release Date:

23 November 1934 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family

Plot:

Anne Shirley, an orphan, is adopted by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to help with their farm work...

Plot Keywords:

Junior High School | Young Girl | Adoption | Canada | Brother Sister Relationship

Cast

Anne Shirley	...	Anne Shirley
Tom Brown	...	Gilbert Blythe
O.P. Heggie	...	Matthew Cuthbert
Helen Westley	...	Marilla Cuthbert
Sara Haden	...	Mrs. Rachel Barry
Murray Kinnell	...	Mr. Phillips, the Teacher
Gertrude Messinger	...	Diana Barry
Charley Grapewin	...	Dr. Tatum
Hilda Vaughn	...	Mrs. Blewett
June Preston	...	Mrs. Blewett's Daughter

Runtime:

78 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Certification:

UK:U | USA:Approved (PCA #317)

Company:

RKO Radio Pictures

Trivia:

Ann Miller's film debut.

Movie Connections:

Version of Anne of Green Gables (1985) (TV)

Enjoyable

I've been a big fan of Lucy Maud Montgomery's work since I first saw the 1985 version of "Anne of Green Gables" and "Road to Avonlea". After viewing the 1934 version, I thought it was enjoyable but I think the '85 version was better. Probably just because I'm used to all the characters/actors from the recent one but the '34 version was a good adaptation. I thought Anne Shirley did a good job in the role and I also like the actress who played Marilla. Overall, I'd give this film a 6/10.