cast of the original anne of green gables
Anne of Green Gables (1934 film) Anne of Green Gables is a 1934 film directed by George Nicholls, Jr., based upon the novel, Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The actress Dawn O'Day who portrayed the title character of Anne Shirley changed her stage name to Anne Shirley after making this film.
After Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel, Megan also went on to star in Sullivan Entertainmentâs Under the Piano, in which she played an autistic woman who is very musically talented but relies heavily upon the protection of her sister, played by Amanda Plummer.
Seventeen-year-old Crombie was never screen-tested for the part of Anne's love interest, Gilbert Blythe, but beat out several other actors, including 90210's Jason Priestley.