Anne of Green Gables (1934)

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. However, they accept Anne, who quickly endears ... See full summary »

Director:

George Nichols Jr.

Writers:

Sam Mintz (screen play), Lucy Maud Montgomery (book)

Stars:

Anne Shirley, Tom Brown, O.P. Heggie

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Anne Shirley	...	Anne
Tom Brown	...	Gilbert
O.P. Heggie	...	Matthew
Helen Westley	...	Marilla
Sara Haden	...	Mrs. Barry
Murray Kinnell	...	Mr. Phillips
Gertrude Messinger	...	Diana
Charley Grapewin	...	Dr. Tatum
Hilda Vaughn	...	Mrs. Blewett
June Preston	...	The Blewett Little Girl

Storyline

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. However, they accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.

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Plot Keywords:

anne shirley | farm | orphan | brother sister relationship | rural setting | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 November 1934 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ania z zielonego wzgórza

Company Credits

Production Co:

Radio Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The lead actress changed her screen name from Dawn O'Day to Anne Shirley after playing the lead character of the same name in this film.

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Quotes

Anne Shirley: Please, please forgive me.
Anne Shirley: If you refuse it will be a lifelong sorrow to me. You wouldn't want to inflict a lifelong sorrow on a poor little orphan, would you?

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Connections

Version of Anne of Green Gables (1985)

User Reviews

Vivid Retelling Of A Canadian Classic

Vivacious & irrepressible, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES brings unlooked-for happiness into the lives of a lonely old sister & brother on Prince Edward Island.

Lucy Maud Montgomery's well-loved novel comes to life in this wonderful little movie. Excellent production values, a literate script and first class performances gives the story exactly the touch of quality it deserves.

Taking her professional name from the character she portrayed, actress Anne Shirley is a joy as the red-headed fourteen-year-old orphan who completely alters the lives of her new guardians. Completely assured in her starring role, Miss Shirley is a delight, entertaining the viewer with Anne's boundless imagination, quick temper and not-so-secret sorrows.

Playing the stern spinster who gives the girl a home, Helen Westley also completely commands her role; the viewer will enjoy seeing this sharp-tongued woman slowly unbend to Anne's affection and child-like innocence. Australian character actor O. P. Heggie gives one of his finest performances as Westley's shy, gentle brother who welcomes Anne into his heart from the moment he arrives to fetch her from the railroad station.

Tom Brown most agreeably plays the schoolboy who quickly grabs Anne's attention. Sara Haden is appropriately prickly as a nosy neighbor. Charley Grapewin makes the most of his few moments as Avonlea's doctor.