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Anne of Green Gables

Based On the book by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables is a Canadian television film directed by Don Harron that aired on 4 March 1956. The film was based upon the 1908 novel, Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The movie was produced for CBC Television, which also commissioned the more famous remake 1985 film adaptation. The filming and production took place in Toronto, ON. The film depicts the story of a preteen orphan girl, Anne Shirley, adopted in the small-town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, whose optimistic mindset defies standard ladylike conduct and drives her to overcome any obstacle life throws at her.

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Release date:
1956
Director:
Don Harron
Cast:
Sharon Acker
Country:
Canada
Language:
English

Book vs Film

Cover of Anne of Green Gables
The Book · 1908

Anne of Green Gables

Lucy Maud Montgomery

Poster for Anne of Green Gables
The TV Film · 1956

Anne of Green Gables

Don Harron

★ 5.8 / 10 19 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 48 years after publication.

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