Little Orphan Annie

Little Orphan Annie

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1932 · 70 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy

Millionaire Daddy Warbucks goes bust in the Great Depression and is forced to abandon his adopted daughter, Annie. While he's out west working on another fortune, Annie finds an orphaned boy on the streets and helps him find a home.

Directed by John S. Robertson · Written by Tom McNamara

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