Anne of Windy Poplars
Refreshing as a summer breeze! Opening wide the pages of the widely read novel on the screen.
1940 · 1h 26m · Approved
Drama
Directed by
Jack Hively
Overview
Sentimental drama about an ambitious young teacher who arrives in a small town to take the job of vice-principal. Based on one of L M Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables' sequels.
Director and cast
- Jack Hively Director
- Anne Shirley as Anne
- James Ellison as Tony Pringle
- Henry Travers as Matey
- Patric Knowles as Gilbert Blythe
- Slim Summerville as Jabez Monkman
- Elizabeth Patterson as Rebecca
- Louise Campbell as Catherine Pringle
- Joan Carroll as Betty Grayson
- Katharine Alexander as Ernestine Pringle
- Minnie Dupree as Kate
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