Little Orphan Annie facts for kids

Little Orphan Annie was a very popular daily comic strip created by Harold Gray. It first appeared on August 5, 1924, in the New York Daily News newspaper. The main characters were a brave young girl named Little Orphan Annie, her kind guardian Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks, and her loyal dog, Sandy. The comic strip followed Annie's exciting adventures as she traveled all over the world. The strip ran for many years before it ended on June 13, 2010.

The Story of Annie

Little Orphan Annie is a young girl who is always looking for a loving home. She is very brave and never gives up, even when things are tough. Annie often finds herself in tricky situations, but she always tries to do the right thing.

Her adventures often involve helping others or solving mysteries. She meets many different people, some good and some bad. Annie's strong spirit and positive attitude help her through every challenge.

Meet the Characters

• Little Orphan Annie: A courageous and optimistic young girl. She is known for her red curly hair and white eyes (which are usually drawn without pupils). Annie always tries to help people.
• Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks: A very rich businessman who becomes Annie's guardian. He is kind and protective of Annie. Daddy Warbucks often uses his wealth to help Annie and her friends.
• Sandy: Annie's faithful dog. Sandy is a loyal companion who is always by Annie's side. He often helps Annie in her adventures.

The Creator: Harold Gray

The person who created Little Orphan Annie was Harold Gray. He was an American cartoonist. Gray started drawing the comic strip in 1924. He continued to write and draw it for many decades.

Gray's stories often showed Annie facing real-world problems. He used the comic strip to share his ideas about life and society. His work made Little Orphan Annie one of the most famous comic strips ever.

Annie's Big Success

Little Orphan Annie became very popular. It was read by millions of people every day. The comic strip was loved for its exciting stories and its strong main character. Annie's adventures taught readers about courage and kindness.

The strip's success led to many other projects. People wanted more of Annie's story. This popularity helped Annie become a cultural icon.

Annie's Adaptations

Over the years, Little Orphan Annie became more than just a comic strip. It was adapted into many different forms of entertainment:

• Radio Series: A radio show about Annie started in 1930. Listeners could follow her adventures on the radio.
• Movies: Two movies based on the comic strip were made in 1932 and 1938. These films brought Annie's story to the big screen.
• Books and Games: Many chapter books, games, and comic books were created. These items let fans enjoy Annie's world in new ways.
• Broadway Musical: One of the most famous adaptations is the Broadway musical called Annie. This musical first opened in 1977. It tells the story of Annie's time in an orphanage and her search for a family.
• Musical Movies: The Broadway musical was also turned into movies. This allowed even more people to see Annie's story.

Images for kids

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  The very first Annie comic strip, published on August 5, 1924.

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  Harold Gray, the creator of Little Orphan Annie.

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  The first Little Orphan Annie Sunday page, from November 2, 1924.

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  Leonard Starr's drawing of Little Orphan Annie.

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  Members of the original Broadway cast for Annie: Andrea McArdle as Annie, Reid Shelton as Daddy Warbucks, and Sandy the dog.

See also

In Spanish: Little Orphan Annie para niños