• Anne of Green Gables (1934) •

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Sypnosis
Anne Shirley, a fiery red-headed orphan, is taken into the home of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. She grows from a clumsy young girl into an educated sought-after young lady.

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Cast & Crew

Director:
George Nichols Jr.

Writing Credits:
Sam Mintz - screenplay
Lucy Maud Montgomery - novel

Cast:
Anne Shirley - Anne Shirley
Tom Brown - Gilbert Blythe
Gertrude Messinger - Diana Barry
Helen Westley - Marilla Cuthbert
O. P. Heggie - Matthew Cuthbert

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Release Date
November 23, 1934 in USA

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Filming Dates
August 7, 1934 - September 14, 1934

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Production Company
RKO Radio Pictures Inc. [us]

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Distributors
- Allied Artists Classic Library [us] (vid)
- RKO Radio Pictures Inc. [us]

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Technical Specifications
Film length - (9 metre reels)
Film negative format - 35 mm/video inches
Cinematographic process - Spherical
Printed film format - 35 mm
Aspect ratio - 1.37 : 1

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Copyright Holder
- RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.; 23
- November 1934; LP5183

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Movie Connections
- Version of Anne of Green Gables (1919), Anne of Green Gables (1956) & Anne of Green Gables (1985) (TV)
- Followed by Anne of Windy Poplars (1940)

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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.
- The movie was scheduled for release on 26 October 1934, but was postponed until the end of November and advertised as a "Thanksgiving" holiday release. Some sources erroneously list the earlier date as the release date.

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Film Reviews
Lucy Maud Montgomery's Review - Read Montgomery's reactions after watching this film. Have you seen this film? If so, try comparing your feelings to hers.
Tai's Review - Review by a fan (may contain spoilers)

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Last updated: July 14, 2006
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