Movie

Anne of Green Gables

Released: November 23, 1934 (1934)

Runtime: 78 minutes

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Charley Grapewin as Dr. Tatum
Age at release: 64
Helen Westley as Marilla Cuthbert
Age at release: 59
O. P. Heggie as Matthew Cuthbert
Age at release: 57
Murray Kinnell as Mr. Phillips
Age at release: 45
Sara Haden as Mrs. Barry
Age at release: 36
Hilda Vaughn as Mrs. Blewett
Age at release: 35
Gertrude Messinger as Diana
Age at release: 23
Tom Brown as Gilbert Blythe
Age at release: 21
Anne Shirley as Anne Shirley
Age at release: 16
June Preston as The Little Blewett Girl
Age at release: 5

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Frank Darien as Angus the Station Master (uncredited)
Age at release: 58
Paul Stanton as Dr. Terry (uncredited)
Age at release: 49
George Offerman, Jr. as Herbert Root (uncredited)
Age at release: 17