The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
26 audience votes
Key crew
- George Nichols Jr.Director
- Sam MintzScreenplay
Cast
- Anne ShirleyAnne Shirley
- O. P. HeggieMatthew Cuthbert
- Helen WestleyMarilla Cuthbert
- Tom BrownGilbert Blythe
- Sara HadenMrs. Barry
- Murray KinnellMr. Phillips
- Gertrude MessingerDiana
- Charley GrapewinDr. Tatum
- Hilda VaughnMrs. Blewett
- June PrestonThe Little Blewett Girl
- Frank DarienAngus the Station Master (uncredited)
- George Offerman, Jr.Herbert Root (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
rescuefarmfalsely accusedfoster parentslovegrowing upteenage girlschoolorphanfoster childstubbornnessboyfriend girlfriend relationship