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Little Orphant Annie (1918): Cast

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Little Orphant Annie is a 1918 drama directed by Colin Campbell, starring Colleen Moore as Annie, Jean Stone and Tom Santschi. It runs 57 minutes.

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Little Orphant Annie (1918) movie poster
Released
Runtime
57 min
Director
Colin Campbell
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Little Orphant Annie About?

The premise of Little Orphant Annie without spoilers.

Annie, orphaned after her mother’s death, is placed in an orphanage where she entertains fellow children with ghost and goblin tales. The matron finds her abusive uncle Thomp, who forces her into hard farm labor. Neighbor Big Dave rescues her, becoming her protector. Later she lives with Squire Goode’s family, continuing her stories while fearing her cruel aunt and uncle. When war calls, Dave enlists and is reported dead, crushing Annie, who falls ill and dies surrounded by family.

Little Orphant Annie Themes & Keywords

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  • abusive uncle
  • uncle niece relationship
  • teenage girl
  • niece living with aunt and uncle
  • orphan girl
  • younger version of character
  • imaginative child
  • lap dog
  • food on face
  • children's story
  • orphanage
  • animal abuse
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  • puppy
  • flying on a broomstick
  • fanciful
  • miniature people
  • camera trick
  • witches
  • text of letter on screen
  • aging out
  • goblin
  • horse drawn carriage
  • kitten
  • cruelty
  • domestic abuse
  • woodpile
  • throwing a cat
  • aunt niece relationship
  • living in an attic
  • girl with pigtails
  • witch hat
  • cattle ranch
  • knight in shining armor
  • fantasy sequence
  • duster
  • rescue
  • adopted daughter
  • sibling relationship
  • life on a farm
  • storytelling
  • waif
  • girl wears a nightgown
  • sliding down a banister
  • world war one
  • joining the army
  • casualty list
  • killed in action
  • swooning
  • it was all a dream ending
  • trick photography
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Cast & crew

Little Orphant Annie Cast & Characters

Colleen Moore leads the cast as Annie, with Jean Stone as Little Annie as a Child and Tom Santschi as Dave Johnson. Directed by Colin Campbell; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Colin Campbell

More films directed by Colin Campbell: Charlotte, Raising the Costa Concordia, Seraglio and Where Lights Are Low.

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FAQ

Little Orphant Annie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Little Orphant Annie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Little Orphant Annie?

Little Orphant Annie runs 57 minutes.

When was Little Orphant Annie released?

Little Orphant Annie was released on December 31, 1918.

Who directed Little Orphant Annie?

Little Orphant Annie was directed by Colin Campbell.

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Who is in the cast of Little Orphant Annie?

Little Orphant Annie stars Colleen Moore as Annie, Jean Stone as Little Annie as a Child and Tom Santschi as Dave Johnson, among 13 credited actors.

Does Little Orphant Annie have a post-credit scene?

No. Little Orphant Annie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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