Anne of Green Gables (miniseries) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anne of Green Gables |
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| Written by | Julia Jones Lucy Maud Montgomery |
| Directed by | Joan Craft |
| Starring | Kim Braden Elliott Sullivan Barbara Hamilton Avis Bunnage |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) | John McRae |
| Running time | 280 minutes |
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| Original release | 20 February 1972 |
The 1972 TV mini-series Anne of Green Gables brings to life the beloved story by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This British show was made especially for television and tells the adventures of a young orphan girl named Anne Shirley.
About the TV Show
The 1972 Anne of Green Gables is a special type of TV show called a mini-series. This means it's a story told over several episodes, but it's much shorter than a regular TV series. It was directed by Joan Craft and is based on the famous book Anne of Green Gables written by Lucy Maud Montgomery in 1908. The show first aired on February 20, 1972, and had a total runtime of 280 minutes. It was made in the United Kingdom and was spoken in English.
Meet the Cast
Many talented actors helped bring the characters from the book to the screen. Here are some of the main actors and the characters they played:
- Kim Braden played the main character, Anne Shirley.
- Christopher Blake played Gilbert Blythe, Anne's friend and rival.
- Barbara Hamilton played Marilla Cuthbert.
- Elliott Sullivan played Matthew Cuthbert.
- Jan Francis played Diana Barry, Anne's best friend.
- Avis Bunnage played Rachel Lynde.
The Story Continues
The director, Joan Craft, also made a follow-up mini-series in 1975. This sequel was called Anne of Avonlea. Kim Braden returned to play Anne Shirley in this show as well. The sequel was based on the second and third books in the series: Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island.
