Anne of Green Gables (1934): Cast & Plot
Anne of Green Gables is a 1934 comedy drama directed by George Nichols Jr., starring Anne Shirley as Anne Shirley, O. P. Heggie and Helen Westley. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- George Nichols Jr.
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Anne of Green Gables About?
The premise of Anne of Green Gables without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A picture made for the millions who loved “Little Women.” Orphan Anne Shirley is sent to the Cuthberts, farmer Matthew and his sister Marilla, who had been expecting a boy to help on the farm. They welcome her, and Anne’s bright imagination and spirited nature quickly endear her to the couple and the whole community.
Anne of Green Gables Themes & Keywords
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- based on novel
Anne of Green Gables Cast & Characters
Anne Shirley leads the cast as Anne Shirley, with O. P. Heggie as Matthew Cuthbert and Helen Westley as Marilla Cuthbert. Directed by George Nichols Jr.; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Nichols Jr.
- Anne Shirley as Anne Shirley
- O. P. Heggie as Matthew Cuthbert
- Helen Westley as Marilla Cuthbert
- Gertrude Messinger as Diana
Also Starring in Anne of Green Gables
· 9 more- Tom Brown Gilbert Blythe
- Sara Haden Mrs. Barry
- Hilda Vaughn Mrs. Blewett
- Frank Darien Angus the Station Master (uncredited)
- Charley Grapewin Dr. Tatum
- Paul Stanton Dr. Terry (uncredited)
- George Offerman, Jr. Herbert Root (uncredited)
- Murray Kinnell Mr. Phillips
- June Preston The Little Blewett Girl
More from George Nichols Jr.
More films directed by George Nichols Jr.: The Marines Fly High, High School, Man of Conquest and Army Girl.
Anne of Green Gables Plot Summary
What happens in Anne of Green Gables from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Anne Anne Shirley Shirley is an orphan who comes to live on a quiet rural farm with Matthew Cuthbert O. P. Heggie and his sister Marilla Cuthbert Helen Westley. Although they hoped to adopt a boy to help on the farm, Anne’s lively imagination and stubborn warmth quickly win them over and endear her to the surrounding village. Her arrival sparks a flurry of small adventures and earnest missteps that reveal a girl of surprising resilience and a heart full of curiosity.
Full summary
The whole story of Anne of Green Gables, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Anne of Green Gables?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which two siblings adopt Anne Shirley in the film?
Anne of Green Gables Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “La figlia di nessuno” and “Anne på Grönkulla”.
- Also known as
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- La figlia di nessuno
- Anne på Grönkulla
- L’Anne de Teules Verdes
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Anne of Green Gables FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Anne of Green Gables, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Anne of Green Gables?
Anne of Green Gables runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Anne of Green Gables released?
Anne of Green Gables was released on November 23, 1934.
Who directed Anne of Green Gables?
Anne of Green Gables was directed by George Nichols Jr.
More films by George Nichols Jr. Who is in the cast of Anne of Green Gables?
Anne of Green Gables stars Anne Shirley as Anne Shirley, O. P. Heggie as Matthew Cuthbert and Helen Westley as Marilla Cuthbert, among 13 credited actors.
Does Anne of Green Gables have a post-credit scene?
No. Anne of Green Gables has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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