Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

A PICTURE MADE FOR THE MILLIONS WHO LOVED "LITTLE WOMEN"

NR 1934 · 78 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy, Drama, Family

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.

Directed by George Nichols Jr. · Written by Sam Mintz

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