RKO did a great job in adapting the story of Anne, and the picture was one of its biggest hits of 1934. Also interesting is that actress Anne Shirley took her final screen name from the character she so beguilingly played. Before that, she was a child actress known as Dawn O'Day! This film is enchanting and Anne Shirley, always an underated actress and poorly served by the RKO brass during her career, is arresting in the part. Helen Westley as Marilla is excellent as is O.P. Heggie as Matthew. This film is a real charmer!
Review of Anne of Green Gables
