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.
rescue
farm
falsely accused
foster parents
love
growing up
teenage girl
school
orphan
foster child
stubbornness
boyfriend girlfriend relationship
teasing
life lessons
talkative
brother sister relationship
no-nonsense
old grudge
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.3 / 5
Cast
Anne Shirley
Anne Shirley
O. P. Heggie
Matthew Cuthbert
Helen Westley
Marilla Cuthbert
Tom Brown
Gilbert Blythe
Sara Haden
Mrs. Barry
Murray Kinnell
Mr. Phillips
Gertrude Messinger
Diana
Charley Grapewin
Dr. Tatum
Hilda Vaughn
Mrs. Blewett
Frank Darien
Angus the Station Master (uncredited)
George Offerman, Jr.
Herbert Root (uncredited)
Paul Stanton
Dr. Terry (uncredited)
Crew
Van Nest Polglase
Art Direction
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Max Steiner
Music Director
Popular Reviews
3 reviews
Ellie
4.0★ · 11/22/25
It starts off sooo strong but then the movie completely collapses in the second half. Everything gets rushed and the ending feels messy. Without that terrible pacing, this could’ve easily been a solid 4 stars.
It starts off sooo strong but then the movie completely collapses in the second half. Everything gets rushed and the ending feels messy. Without that terrible pacing, this could’ve easily been a solid 4 stars.
