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Anne of Green Gables Overview:

Anne of Green Gables (1934) was a Comedy - Drama Film directed by George Nichols Jr. and produced by Kenneth Macgowan.

SYNOPSIS

Based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel about a young orphan girl who steals the hearts of a lonely Canadian couple with her spirit and lively imagination. Max Steiner provides the warm musical score. Shirley assumed her character's name for her professional identity. Fans of the story will want to see the 1985 television adaptation and its 1987 sequel, Anne of Avonlea.

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

Anne of Green Gables BlogHub Articles:

Warner Archive: Anne of Green Gables and a Pair of Clever Canines

By KC on Jan 22, 2016 From Classic Movies

I recently had the opportunity to view a trio of family-friendly films from Warner Archive. Anne of Green Gables (1934), My Pal, Wolf (1944) and The Littlest Hobo (1958), each have their distinct charms and were fun to watch. In a smoothly-execited, if jam-packed RKO production, the first novel i... Read full article

Lost Film Files #6: Anne of Green Gables (1919)

By Movies, Silently on Apr 10, 2013 From Movies Silently

Vintage ad from Variety Magazine Anne of Green Gables (1919) Status: Missing and presumed lost Mary Miles Minter is remembered today for her relationship with William Desmond Taylor, her director, mentor and silent Hollywood’s most famous murder victim. However, in the late 1910′s, she w... Read full article

Warner Archive Wednesday - Anne of Green Gables (1934)

By Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

Anne Shirley and O.P. Heggie in a publicity shot for Anne of Green Gables (1934) "I cannot imagine my red hair away. I do my best but it's no use. It will be my lifelong sorrow." - Annie Shirley It's the film that gave actress Anne Shirley her name. Anne of Green Gables (1934) stars Anne Shi... Read full article

Anne of Green Gables (1934)

By Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

Anne Shirley and O.P. Heggie in a publicity shot for Anne of Green Gables (1934) "I cannot imagine my red hair away. I do my best but it's no use. It will be my lifelong sorrow." - Annie Shirley It's the film that gave actress Anne Shirley her name. Anne of Green Gables (1934) stars Anne Shirle... Read full article

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Anne of Green Gables Quotes:

Anne Shirley: Please, please forgive me.
Anne Shirley: If you refuse it will be a lifelong sorrow to me. You wouldn't want to inflict a lifelong sorrow on a poor little orphan, would you?
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Anne of Green Gables Facts
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.
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 short film La Cucaracha played before this film in some theaters during its original release.
Ann Miller's film debut.
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