In the depths of the 1930's, Annie is a fiery young orphan girl who must live in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Her seemingly hopeless situation changes dramatically when she is selected to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy munitions industrialist, Oliver Warbucks. Quickly, she charms the hearts of the household staff and even the seemingly cold-hearted Warbucks cannot help but learn to love this wonderful girl. He decides to help Annie find her long lost parents by offering a reward if they would come to him and prove their identity. However, Miss Hannigan, her evil brother, Rooster, and a female accomplice, plan to impersonate those people to get the reward for themselves which put Annie in great danger.
Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>
David Begelman was originally intended to be the producer of the film; it was he who brought the property's attention to Columbia Pictures. However, due to the scandal from his forgery of _Cliff Robertson's signature on a check, the creators of the stage show refused to sell the rights to the studio if Begelman was producer. Ray Stark took the job despite his dislike of the original Broadway show.
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Goofs
Anachronisms:
Set in 1933, yet it features
Camille, with a 1982 logo, no less. During the same scene Shirley Temple, who wasn't known until 1934, is mentioned.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Molly:
[having a nightmare]
Annie! Annie! Annie! Annie! Annie:
Everything is going to be alright. See more »