query: who plays anne from anne of green gables

pos: Megan Follows living conditions amid poverty and abuse and how they view their own future. Follows is also a member of the Canadian charity Artists Against Racism. Megan Follows Megan Elizabeth Laura Diana Follows (born March 14, 1968) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her role as Anne Shirley in the 1985 Canadian television miniseries "Anne of Green Gables" and its two . From 2013 to 2017, she starred as Catherine de' Medici in the television series "Reign". Follows was born in Toronto, Ontario, the youngest of four children, in an acting family. Her father was Canadian theatre actor and

neg: Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning is a 2008 Canadian television miniseries, the fourth and final film in Sullivan Entertainment's "Anne of Green Gables" series. It was released in 2008 on CTV. Before the broadcast, CTV had recently acquired the rights to the entire Anne catalogue including the 1985 miniseries. The film stars 14-year-old Hannah Endicott-Douglas as the child and Barbara Hershey as the adult Anne Shirley. Shirley MacLaine plays matriarch Amelia Thomas in the film. Kevin Sullivan wrote a completely new screenplay for the three-hour movie based on Montgomery's characters (serving

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel United States between 1990 and 1996. It was inspired by a series of short stories and two novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of "Anne of Green Gables", which Sullivan had previously adapted as "Anne of Green Gables" in 1985 and "Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel" in 1987. Many of the actors in the "Anne of Green Gables" movies also appear in storylines crossing over into the long-running Emmy award-winning series. Several actors from the first two Anne films can be seen in both "Road to Avonlea" and the "Anne of Green Gables", including Rosemary Dunsmore, Patricia Hamilton, Colleen

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1934 film) 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. There was also a sequel; "Anne of Windy Poplars". This modest film became a surprise hit in 1934, easily succeeding in becoming one of four top-grossing films RKO made that year (as noted in "The R.K.O. Story" published by Arlington House). Anne Shirley (Dawn O'Day) is

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story fall 2008, another film in the series, "" was released, showing Anne as an older woman looking back at her life as a child before her arrival at Green Gables. Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story was a 2000 miniseries television film, and the third installment in a series of four films. The film was highly anticipated among fans of "Anne of Green Gables". It borrowed characters from the "Anne of Green Gables" novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery. It served as a sequel to two mini-series produced by CBC Television in the

neg: Anne of Green Gables Lucy Maud Montgomery established the cordial soda as the favorite beverage of Anne, who declares: "I just love bright red drinks!" As one of the most familiar characters in Canadian literature, "Anne of Green Gables" has been parodied by several Canadian comedy troupes, including CODCO ("Anne of Green Gut") and The Frantics ("Fran of the Fundy"). Anne of Green Gables Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery). Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-twentieth century. Set in the late 19th

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel is a 1987 Canadian television miniseries film. It is a sequel to "Anne of Green Gables", and the second of a tetralogy of films. The miniseries dramatizes material from several books in the eight-novel "Anne" series by Lucy Maud Montgomery; they are "Anne of Avonlea" (Book Two), "Anne of the Island" (Book Three) and "Anne of Windy Poplars" (Book Four). As well, the TV film introduces several characters and issues not present in the books. The miniseries aired in four hour-long installments, in May and June 1987, on

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) "Anne of Green Gables" today, there are principally two entities that control rights relating to "Anne of Green Gables". The Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority (AGGLA – which includes Lucy Maude Montgomery's heirs and the Province of Prince Edward Island) and Sullivan Entertainment (the producers of the well-known films and TV series based on Montgomery's novels). The Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority controls certain exclusive trademarks relating to "Anne of Green Gables" commercial merchandise and service related to Montgomery's literary works and any copyright in the Montgomery books which have not reverted to the public domain. Sullivan Entertainment

neg: Before Green Gables to Green Gables"), published by Wydawnictwo Literackie. The book was also translated in French as a title of "Anne... : Avant la maison aux pignons verts" (meaning "Anne : Before Green Gables..."), published by Trécarré. Benjamin Lefebvre, co-chairman of the L.M. Montgomery Research Group wrote an article about this book. The series was adapted into an anime, "Kon'nichiwa Anne 〜 Before Green Gables", the latest entry in Nippon Animation's "World Masterpiece Theater" series. It aired in Japan from April 5, 2009 to December 27, 2009. Before Green Gables Before Green Gables is the title of a prequel to the Anne

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel non-televised dinner in Las Vegas on Jan. 22, 1988. The ACE awards were established after cable programs and performers were excluded from the Emmy Awards. The National Academy of Cable Programming was established in March 1985 to promote excellence in cable television programming. Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel is a 1987 Canadian television miniseries film. It is a sequel to "Anne of Green Gables", and the second of a tetralogy of films. The miniseries dramatizes material from several books in the eight-novel "Anne" series by Lucy Maud Montgomery; they are "Anne of Avonlea"

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story was a 2000 miniseries television film, and the third installment in a series of four films. The film was highly anticipated among fans of "Anne of Green Gables". It borrowed characters from the "Anne of Green Gables" novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery. It served as a sequel to two mini-series produced by CBC Television in the 1980s. It was the most controversial and heavily criticized of the three film adaptations written and produced by Kevin Sullivan. "The Continuing Story" was criticized principally because unlike the 1985

neg: Anne Shirley "Anne: Journey to Green Gables", with McKenzie Sullivan providing the voice of Anne. In 2016, a 90-minute movie was made ("L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables") with Ella Ballentine as Anne Shirley, Sara Botsford as Marilla Cuthbert, and Martin Sheen as Matthew Cuthbert. This was followed by sequels in 2017, entitled "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" and "Anne of Green Gables: Fire & Dew". Anne is portrayed by Amybeth McNulty in the 2017-present CBC and Netflix dramatic series "Anne with an E". Lennie Goodings, a publisher for Virago Press, chose Anne as her favorite fictional character, stating, "The

neg: Anne of the Island Anne of the Island "Anne of the Island" is the third book in the "Anne of Green Gables" series, written by Lucy Maud Montgomery about Anne Shirley. "Anne of the Island" was published in 1915, seven years after the bestselling "Anne of Green Gables". In the continuing story of Anne Shirley, Anne attends Redmond College in Kingsport, where she is studying for her BA. Anne leaves Green Gables and her work as a teacher in Avonlea to pursue her original dream (which she gave up in "Anne of Green Gables") of taking further education at Redmond College in Nova Scotia.

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story while separated from her fiancé, Gilbert Blythe, who was finishing medical school. After catching up with Diana Barry and other old friends. Anne and Diana visit Green Gables, and a horrified Anne realizes that since Marilla's death in an episode of Road to Avonlea the owners have treated Green Gables so poorly, that it is coming apart. Later, Anne is reunited with Gilbert on the island. However, instead of settling down immediately, Gilbert asks Anne to move to New York since he has been offered a staff position at Bellevue, a prestigious medical institution. Her reluctant agreement comes with the

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series and solve. In conjunction with these problems, PBS "Ready-to-Learn" guides were created for teachers in America to use in classrooms. In 2005, an animated Anne of Green Gables movie was made, titled "Anne: Journey to Green Gables". This 85-minute direct-to-video film was a prequel to the live action Anne of Green Gables series. The cast voices included Lally Cadeau, Cedric Smith, Kathryn Greenwood, and Patricia Hamilton, all of whom had appeared in previous Sullivan Entertainment productions. Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series is a Canadian animated television series produced by Sullivan Entertainment

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel the Disney Channel as "Anne of Avonlea: The Continuing Story of Anne of Green Gables", and in two 150-minute installments, in December 1987 on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and in March 1988 on PBS, as "Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel". The film was also shown theatrically in Israel, Japan, and Europe as "Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel" and has been released on DVD under that title. Finally, in 2017, the miniseries was officially retitled "Anne of Avonlea" for its North American Blu-ray Disc release by Sullivan Films, as part of the "Anne of Green Gables" Collector's Set. The

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) of Green Gables Licensing Authority is the heirs' private profit-seeking enterprise as far as the activities with which the heirs of the subject case are involved are concerned. It is not proved from the evidence submitted in the subject case that the Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority is involved in activities of public interest that are sufficient for the Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority to be qualified as the owner of the registration of the subject mark as a controlling body of the subject literary work." After recent speculation as to who owned the copyrights and trademarks concerning

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) Inc, under agreement with the Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority, retains all of the dramatic copyright and motion picture copyright in over 125 hours of their original movies, mini-series and television series based on both the Anne and Avonlea series of novels and certain trade-marks relating to Sullivan sourced "Anne of Green Gables" merchandise and services. Sullivan's use of the "Anne of Green Gables" trademarks extends from motion picture products and books, DVDs, CDs etc. to all commercial merchandise related to Sullivan's films and television series based on their visual images, costume and production designs, settings, themes and original

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1956 film) novel begins with the 1956 screening on CBC television. This then prompted the later and more popular Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) mini-series. Anne of Green Gables (1956 film) Anne of Green Gables (1956) is a Canadian television film directed by Don Harron. The film was based upon the novel, "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The movie was produced for CBC Television, which also commissioned the more famous remake 1985 film adaptation. The filming and production took place in Toronto, ON and received a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb. The film depicts the story of a preteen

neg: Anne of Green Gables Anne of Green Gables Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery). Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-twentieth century. Set in the late 19th century, the novel recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl, who was mistakenly sent to two middle-aged siblings; Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, originally intending to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way through

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) fierce rivalry turns to a secret affection, which blossoms into love. Marilla tries to prevent Anne from seeing Gilbert because Anne is still quite young and Marilla wants Anne to continue her education. In the end, however, when Matthew dies and forces Marilla into considering selling Green Gables, Gilbert gives Anne his teaching post in nearby Avonlea so she can stay at Green Gables and continue to support Marilla. Kevin Sullivan adapted the novel into his own screenplay, collaborating with industry veteran Joe Wiesenfeld. Sullivan developed a co-production between the CBC and PBS in order to film "Anne of Green

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series is a Canadian animated television series produced by Sullivan Entertainment and developed by writer/director/producer Kevin Sullivan, based on the 1908 novel "Anne of Green Gables" by L. M. Montgomery. One season of the series was produced, with 26 episodes, originally airing from 2001 to 2002. The series was developed for PBS. Then the show aired in reruns on Qubo from May 13, 2013, until December 25, 2016. Each episode contained an educational aspect, with a problem for one or more of the show's characters to face

neg: Anne Shirley cannot get right. Hammill observed that the idea that Anne was entirely cheerful is a product of the film and television versions as the Anne of the books has to deal with loss, rejection, cruel authority figures, and loneliness. Anne was portrayed by Kim Braden in two BBC mini-series in the early 1970s, based upon the books "Anne of Green Gables" and "Anne of Avonlea". Anne was portrayed by Megan Follows in three of the four CBC Television film adaptions by Kevin Sullivan: "Anne of Green Gables", "Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel", and ""; the third film is an

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) Sullivan Animation also produced the feature-length animated film Anne: Journey to Green Gables which is an imaginative, whimsical prequel to Sullivan's live action Anne of Green Gables film. A year after the mini-series originally aired, Canadian comedy duo Wayne and Shuster created and starred in a parody entitled "Sam of Green Gables," in which a curmudgeonly old man named Sam is sent to Green Gables instead of Anne. The film swept the 1986 Gemini Awards, winning the following: The film was also nominated for "Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series" and "Best Picture Editing in a Dramatic Program

neg: Anne of the Island the story of Anne Shirley in a series of sequels. They are listed in the order of Anne's age in each novel. The musical "Anne & Gilbert" drew from this book in the second act - Anne and Gilbert also draws from "Anne of Avonlea". The television mini-series "Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel" (1987) starring Megan Follows was largely inspired by this book, along with "Anne of Avonlea" and "Anne of Windy Poplars". Anne of the Island "Anne of the Island" is the third book in the "Anne of Green Gables" series, written by Lucy Maud Montgomery about

neg: Before Green Gables Before Green Gables Before Green Gables is the title of a prequel to the Anne Shirley series. The book was published in 2008 by Puffin, a division of Penguin Books, as part of Puffin's celebration of Anne Shirley's centennial anniversary, which will also see the Anne Shirley series re-released to commemorate the event. The first book in the Anne Shirley series was "Anne of Green Gables", which was published in 1908. The author of the prequel is Canadian children's author Budge Wilson. In the official press release, Budge Wilson wrote: "I will, of course, try to be true to the

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1956 film) Anne of Green Gables (1956 film) Anne of Green Gables (1956) is a Canadian television film directed by Don Harron. The film was based upon the novel, "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The movie was produced for CBC Television, which also commissioned the more famous remake 1985 film adaptation. The filming and production took place in Toronto, ON and received a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb. The film depicts the story of a preteen orphan girl, Anne Shirley, adopted in the small-town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, whose optimistic mindset defies standard ladylike conduct and drives her to

neg: Kon'nichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables Kon'nichiwa Anne: Before Green Gables , is the 26th series in Nippon Animation's "World Masterpiece Theater" anime. The series is an adaptation of Canadian children's literature author Budge Wilson's prequel novel "Before Green Gables", which was translated into Japanese as "Konnichiwa Anne" (こんにちは アン) by Akiko Usagawa. It chronicles the early years of main character Anne Shirley as she loses both her parents and is adopted by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. Introduced in Lucy Maud Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables", the series marks the 100th anniversary of the original novel's release and the 30th anniversary of its highly popular anime

neg: Anne of Green Gables story was broadcast as anime, "Anne of Green Gables". Japanese couples travel to Prince Edward Island to have civil wedding ceremonies on the grounds of the Green Gables farm. Some Japanese girls arrive as tourists with red-dyed hair styled in pigtails, to look like Anne. In 2014, Asadora 'Hanako to Anne' (Hanako Muraoka is the first translator in Japan) was broadcast and Anne became popular among old and young alike. A replica of the Green Gables house in Cavendish is located in the theme park Canadian World in Ashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. The park was a less expensive alternative for Japanese

neg: Anne of Avonlea (1975 film) company's essay contest; fends off several suitors; and returns to Green Gables whenever she can to visit her adoptive mother, Marilla. Anne of Avonlea (1975 film) Anne of Avonlea is a film made for television 6-part miniseries, developed in the United Kingdom by the BBC as a sequel to its 1972 "Anne of Green Gables" miniseries. It is based on "Anne of Avonlea", the sequel to "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This British version was directed by Joan Craft, with Kim Braden in the role of Anne. Anne begins a new job as a teacher at the

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel film resumes the story of Anne Shirley, who at 16 had chosen to study for her college degree by correspondence in order to remain at Green Gables to help an aging Marilla, who has eyesight problems, look after the house and farm. Anne now holds a Teacher's License after completing the two-year post-secondary course at Charlottetown's Queens Academy in only one year. Anne begins to teach at Avonlea School and has dreams of becoming a writer, but her story "Averil's Atonement" is rejected by a magazine. Leaving the post office one day, Anne runs into Gilbert Blythe, who tells her

neg: Anne of Avonlea Anne of Avonlea Anne of Avonlea is a novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. It was first published in 1909. Following "Anne of Green Gables" (1908), the book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. This book follows Anne from the age of 16 to 18, during the two years that she teaches at Avonlea school. It includes many of the characters from "Anne of Green Gables", as well as new ones like Mr. Harrison, Miss Lavendar Lewis, Paul Irving, and the twins Dora and Davy. The book's title is fitting, as Anne is no longer simply "of

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story "Anne of Green Gables" and its 1987 sequel "Anne of Avonlea", the screenplay was not based upon Montgomery's works, but instead used Montgomery's characters in a largely original World War I story by Sullivan and Laurie Pearson. Montgomery had written an Anne novel set in that same period, "Rilla of Ingleside", a story focusing on Anne's youngest daughter, and in which Anne was a mother whose three sons were fighting in Europe. The chronology of Sullivan's "Anne of Green Gables" films is not in synch with the LM Montgomery novels, largely because of the spin-off series "Road to Avonlea". Over

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) various Anne movies ("Anne of Green Gables", "Anne of Avonlea", "Anne of Green Gables—the Continuing Story") and "Road to Avonlea" properties both in Canada, the US and Japan. A Japanese court then determined that the heirs were not entitled to the reversionary rights that they claimed they had sold to Sullivan and that the AGGLA was set up for pursuing private interests and not for serving public interests such as maintaining or managing the value, fame or reputation of the literary work, the author or even the main character of Anne. The Court determined that the AGGLA was the heirs'

neg: Anne Shirley Japanese, has become a celebrity in her own right solely for translating the book, and in 2014 NHK aired a television mini-series titled "Hanako to Anne" about Muraoka's life and her struggle to get "Anne of Green Gables" translated and published in Japan. Muraoka read "Anne of Green Gables" in 1939 and started translating the book the same year, but it until 1952 that her translation of "Anne of Green Gables" was finally published in Japan. "Hanako to Anne" which aired between March–September 2014 was a great rating success, getting an average of 22% viewership in the Kanto region (the

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Musical Anne of Green Gables: The Musical Anne Of Green Gables: The Musical is a musical based on the novel "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The book is by Don Harron, the music is by Norman Campbell and the lyrics by Don Harron, Norman Campbell, Elaine Campbell and Mavor Moore. The musical has been performed annually ever since 1965, making it Canada's longest-running musical. In March 2014, the production was officially recognized as the longest running annual musical theatre production in the world by "Guinness World Records". The idea for the musical version of the book came about

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Musical Media planned to turn the long-running musical into a feature, written by actor and playwright Kristen Thomson. The film was cancelled, due to the Netflix show. Anne of Green Gables: The Musical Anne Of Green Gables: The Musical is a musical based on the novel "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The book is by Don Harron, the music is by Norman Campbell and the lyrics by Don Harron, Norman Campbell, Elaine Campbell and Mavor Moore. The musical has been performed annually ever since 1965, making it Canada's longest-running musical. In March 2014, the production was officially recognized

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1934 film) does and that he wants her to be his girl. For three years they have an affair, but Mrs. Barry spies on them and tells Marilla. Marilla does not want Anne to even talk to Gilbert, since his mother broke Matthew's heart. Anne and Gilbert are both devastated and Matthew is upset with Marilla, since it wasn't she who got her heart broken. Anne goes to college. Diana, who is now married, visits Anne and tells her that Matthew is ill. She returns to Green Gables, finding out it's for sale to save Matthew, since he needs the best doctor

neg: Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables) farming and lobster fishing. Neighbouring fictional communities include Carmody, White Sands (not to be confused with the modern White Sands, which is on the southern edge of PEI), Grafton, Bright River, Newbridge, and Spencervale. Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables) Avonlea (;"ah-von-LEE") is a fictional community located on Prince Edward Island, Canada, and is the setting of Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel "Anne of Green Gables", following the adventures of Anne Shirley, as well as its sequels, and the television series "Road to Avonlea". Montgomery drew much of her inspiration for Avonlea from her childhood experiences in the late 19th century farming

neg: Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables) Avonlea (Anne of Green Gables) Avonlea (;"ah-von-LEE") is a fictional community located on Prince Edward Island, Canada, and is the setting of Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel "Anne of Green Gables", following the adventures of Anne Shirley, as well as its sequels, and the television series "Road to Avonlea". Montgomery drew much of her inspiration for Avonlea from her childhood experiences in the late 19th century farming communities surrounding Cavendish, New Glasgow, New London, Hunter River, and Park Corner. In Montgomery's works, Avonlea is located on the northern shore of Prince Edward Island on a small peninsula. Its primary industries are

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) characters. Sullivan Entertainment also solely controls the commercial trademarks to "Anne of Avonlea", "Anne of the Island", and "Road to Avonlea". Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) Anne of Green Gables is a 1985 Canadian television miniseries drama film based on the novel of the same name by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, and is the first in a series of four films. The film starred Megan Follows and was produced and directed by Kevin Sullivan for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It was released theatrically in Iran, Israel, Europe, and Japan. The film aired on CBC Television as a two-part

neg: Anne of Green Gables of Shining Waters, both described in the book, are located in the vicinity. In addition, the Confederation Centre of the Arts has featured the wildly successful Anne of Green Gables musical on its mainstage every summer for over five decades. The Anne of Green Gables Museum is located in Park Corner, PEI, in a home that inspired L.M. Montgomery. The novel has been very popular in Japan, where it is known as "Red-haired Anne", and where it has been included in the national school curriculum since 1952. 'Anne' is revered as "an icon" in Japan, especially since 1979 when this

neg: Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning that was seen as low compared to Sullivan's earlier "Anne" productions. The film was not well received by critics or fans. "The Globe and Mail"'s Kate Taylor said the film, "never justifies its presumption in inventing a new creation story for a Canadian literary icon." Bill Brioux felt that "maybe Anne just doesn't age all that well. Maybe she is supposed to stay in freckles and pigtails, locked in that perfect P.E.I. prism Montgomery authored and Sullivan so artfully adapted when they both were in their 20s." Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning Anne of Green Gables: A New

neg: Anne Shirley 1919 nor 1934 versions of "Anne of Green Gables" quite got her book right. Writing about the 1934 version of "Anne of Green Gables", Montgomery wrote in her diary that it was a "thousand times" better than the 1919 version, but still it: "was so entirely different from "my" vision of the scenes and the people that it did not seem like "my" book at all". The British scholar Faye Hammill wrote that 1934 film version stripped Anne of the "Canadian and feminist" aspects that the Anne of the books possessed, stating that there was something about Anne that Hollywood

neg: Kevin Sullivan (producer) in Japan for five years straight. Anne of Green Gables has been studied in US film schools as a model of TV Drama with a wide appeal to a wide variety of viewers. Part of "Anne of Green Gables"' immense attraction was its rich look, featuring painstakingly recreated sets and detailed costumes that imbued it with a magical reality. That look, or a variation on its theme, has become the hallmark of every Sullivan production since. The tremendous success of" Anne of Green Gables", starring Megan Follows, Richard Farnsworth and Colleen Dewhurst led to three sequels: "" (1987 aka "Anne

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) of the rights that the family claimed to have sold to Sullivan. The Court stated that the heirs' reversionary copyright was non-existent and that there was no need for Sullivan or any other entity to account to the heirs for the use of the trademark in Japan. The Court stated: "It is not clear from a legal point of view why permission from the heirs of the author or its related entity the Anne of Green Gables Licensing (AGGLA) authority was necessary." The Japanese Court also extensively scrutinized whether the copyright in the book "Anne of Green Gables" had ever

neg: Anne Shirley in the 1919 film adaption of "Anne of Green Gables" later had her career ruined when the film director William Desmond Taylor was murdered in 1922, and her name came up as a suspect, through she was never charged. When Minter attempted a comeback as an advice columnist later in the 1920s, she used the pen-name Anne Shirley in an attempt to restore her wholesome image, which had been ruined by the Taylor murder scandal. The actress Dawn O'Day who played Shirley in the 1934 film adaption of "Anne of Green Gables" liked the character so much she legally changed

neg: Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning as a prequel to his early 3 miniseries movies broadcast originally on CBC) and not directly from her books. The story follows Anne's life before she arrives at Green Gables. Anne, now a middle-aged woman, is troubled by recent events in her life. Her husband, Gilbert, has been killed overseas as a medical doctor during World War II. (This did not happen in the books.) Her two daughters are preoccupied with their own young families and her adopted son Dominic has yet to return from the war. When a long-hidden secret is discovered under the floorboards at Green Gables, Anne

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1956 film) the news and decides to withdraw from his teaching career at Avonlea school so that Anne can take his position and be closer to her family. This random act of kindness creates a lasting friendship for Anne and Gilbert. Although Anne's dreams may seem as though lost, Anne believes there is much to look forward to in this beautiful thing called life. Prince Edward Island is recognized as the home of character, Anne Shirley. David Mackenzie], CEO of the Confederation Centre for the Arts in Charlottetown, where the monumental Anne of Green Gables exhibit is held, says the island has

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel Emmeline's widowed father Morgan Harris, a well-to-do traveling businessman, also proposes marriage to Anne, after Anne and Emmeline had visited his spacious house in Boston. Anne declines Morgan Harris' proposal and returns to Green Gables, where she learns that Gilbert is ill nearby with scarlet fever, having returned home from Halifax Medical School. Anne finally realizes her true feelings for Gilbert, and goes to visit him. After Gilbert regains his health, he proposes once more, and Anne accepts him with a kiss, declaring, "I don't want diamond sunbursts, or marble halls. I just want you." "" was released in 2000,

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1919 film) Anne of Green Gables (1919 film) Anne of Green Gables is a 1919 American silent comedy-drama film directed by William Desmond Taylor. The film was based upon the novel of the same name by Lucy Maud Montgomery. By 1999, all prints of the film were believed to have been lost. As described in a film magazine, Anne Shirley (Minter), whose orphan career has been a lively one due to her natural mischievousness, is sent by mistake to the home of Marilla Cuthbert (Harris) and her brother Matthew (Burton). The brother and sister had decided to adopt a boy to help

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1934 film) in Halifax. She remembers Gilbert is studying with this doctor, so she goes to see Gilbert. He tries flirting with her, and she eventually gives in and finds out that Gilbert heard about Matthew and begged the doctor to save him for free, which he did. After Marilla finds out what he had done, she forgives the Blythes and lets Anne and Gilbert see each other again. The film made a profit of $272,000. The film is preserved with a copy at the Library of Congress. Anne of Green Gables (1934 film) Anne of Green Gables is a 1934 film

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1919 film) introduced – both equally unknown in PE Island. I could have shrieked with rage over the latter. Such crass, blatant Yankeeism!" Anne of Green Gables (1919 film) Anne of Green Gables is a 1919 American silent comedy-drama film directed by William Desmond Taylor. The film was based upon the novel of the same name by Lucy Maud Montgomery. By 1999, all prints of the film were believed to have been lost. As described in a film magazine, Anne Shirley (Minter), whose orphan career has been a lively one due to her natural mischievousness, is sent by mistake to the home

neg: Anne of Green Gables M. Montgomery. The province and tourist facilities have highlighted the local connections to the internationally popular novels. "Anne of Green Gables" has been translated into 36 languages. "Tourism by "Anne" fans is an important part of the Island economy". Merchants offer items based on the novels. The Green Gables farmhouse is located in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. Many tourist attractions on Prince Edward Island have been developed based on the fictional Anne, and provincial licence plates once bore her image. Balsam Hollow, the forest that inspired the Haunted Woods and Campbell Pond, the body of water which inspired The Lake

neg: L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables Dew" in 2018. "The Good Stars" premiered on February 20, 2017. Bumped up from its original 2018 release window, "Fire & Dew" premiered on July 1, 2017. PBS has also picked up both followups. L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables is a Canadian television film based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel of the same name. It first aired on YTV on February 15, 2016 and starred Ella Ballentine, Martin Sheen and Sara Botsford. Montgomery's granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, was one of the film's executive producers. The film's world premiere was held February 2, 2016

neg: Anne of Windy Poplars Elizabeth Grayson, a motherless member of the Pringle family who lives next door to Windy Poplars. She frequently visits Marilla at Green Gables. At the end of the novel, Anne departs Summerside, returning to Green Gables and Avonlea for her wedding to Gilbert. Upon her departure many of the town's residents express that they will greatly miss her as they have grown very fond of her or have been helped by her, including Katherine Brooke and Elizabeth Grayson. Anne Shirley The book's main protagonist. After becoming engaged to Gilbert Blythe, Anne accepts the job of Summerside High principal until Gilbert

neg: Ella Ballentine an interview on Collider, co-Lead, Thomas Jane "[Ella] was pretty wonderful. She was fun, too." Ballentine received critical acclaim. for her portrayal of the classic character, Anne Shirley in a new 3 part TV movie adaptation of the classic Canadian novel, Anne of Green Gables. L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables was the first instalment, followed by The Good Stars. "Ballentine is charming as Anne" wrote Francesca Rudkin in the New Zealand Herald, while Louise Keller in Urbancinefile states "[Ballentine] is outstanding. Wide-eyed and innocent, she proffers just the right amount of worldliness as the orphan who asks for just

neg: Anne of Avonlea (1975 film) Anne of Avonlea (1975 film) Anne of Avonlea is a film made for television 6-part miniseries, developed in the United Kingdom by the BBC as a sequel to its 1972 "Anne of Green Gables" miniseries. It is based on "Anne of Avonlea", the sequel to "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This British version was directed by Joan Craft, with Kim Braden in the role of Anne. Anne begins a new job as a teacher at the local school. While working there, she continues to pursue her dream of becoming a published writer by winning a baking soda

neg: Anne of Green Gables life with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town. Since its publication, "Anne of Green Gables" has sold more than 50 million copies and has been translated into at least 36 languages. Montgomery wrote numerous sequels, and since her death, another sequel has been published, as well as an authorized prequel. The original book is taught to students around the world. The book has been adapted as films, made-for-television movies, and animated and live-action television series. Musicals and plays have also been created, with productions annually in Canada since 1964 of the first musical production, which has toured in

neg: Road to Avonlea characters of Rachel Lynde and Marilla Cuthbert were only briefly mentioned in passing in "Chronicles of Avonlea"—instead, they initially appeared as full-fledged characters in Montgomery's debut novel "Anne of Green Gables". (These characters had also previously been featured in Sullivan's 1985 television adaptation of the novel. They were here played by the same actors, Patricia Hamilton and Colleen Dewhurst, who played the characters in the telefilm.) Finally, the characters of Davy and Dora were originally from "Anne Of Avonlea", a sequel to "Anne Of Green Gables". Later episodes in particular included many leading characters that had no direct basis in

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story Jack has presented it as entirely his own, and the publisher refuses to give her credit. She breaks off contact with Jack, who reveals he has fallen in love with her. Meanwhile, Gilbert is troubled by his work at Belleview hospital - most of the doctors are more interested in prestige than in saving lives. Disillusioned by life in New York, Anne and Gilbert return to Prince Edward Island. Upon returning to Avonlea, Gilbert buys Green Gables from Mr. Harrison and they set about restoring the house as they plan their wedding. Anne accidentally starts a fire, slightly damaging the

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story Diana and Fred while they "make a new life, but built on all the old foundations" and "build a good home, and raise a family, with lots of scope for the imagination." The third "Anne" film was a completely original concept that brought Anne and the other Avonlea characters (from both the "Road to Avonlea" television series and the previous two "Anne of Green Gables" films) into a time period when each character was faced with personal turmoil as a result of World War I. Sullivan's portrayal of Anne and Gilbert in this third film does not coincide chronologically with

neg: Summerside, Prince Edward Island of the city, most of the tourism in recent years, is from families just wanting to go sail out on the ocean, and catch some fish to sell to a market, or bring home. Summerside was home for three years to the fictional Anne Shirley of the "Anne of Green Gables" series by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Anne resides in the town while principal of Summerside High School, in the book "Anne of Windy Poplars". Summerside has one radio station licensed to it, FM 102.1 CJRW-FM, which plays an adult contemporary format. CJRW is the only commercial radio station

neg: Anne Shirley original story not based on any of Montgomery's work (and, indeed, it contradicts the chronology of the novels by featuring a 20-something Anne during World War I). Sullivan's fourth film, "", features Barbara Hershey as a middle-aged Anne looking back on her early years and Hannah Endicott-Douglas as a young Anne before arriving at Green Gables. In 1979, Japan's World Masterpiece Theater produced "Akage no Anne". Later, in 2009, the prequel novel "Before Green Gables" was adapted into an anime, "", in which Anne also appears as the central character. In 2005, Sullivan produced an animated reimagining of the story,

neg: Lucy Maud Montgomery Montgomery had no say in either the 1919 or 1934 versions of "Anne of Green Gables" as the publisher, L.C. Page had acquired the film rights to the story in 1908, and as such, all of the royalties paid by Hollywood for both versions of "Anne of Green Gables" went to him, not Montgomery. Montgomery stopped writing about Anne in about 1920, writing in her journal that she had tired of the character. By February 1921, Montgomery estimated that she had made about $100,000 from the sales of the Anne books while declaring in her diary: "It's a pity it

neg: Anne Shirley as a grandmother with several grandchildren, at least three of whom are preparing to enlist in the Canadian army during the opening days of World War II. These were among the last stories Montgomery wrote before her death in 1942. Anne Shirley also appears in Budge Wilson's "Before Green Gables", a prequel to "Anne of Green Gables" authorized by the heirs of L.M. Montgomery. Based on background information from the original series, the book tells of the first 11 years of Anne Shirley's childhood, beginning with the brief happiness of Bertha and Walter Shirley's marriage before their early deaths. The

neg: Rosemary Radcliffe created the role of Mrs. Barry in Kevin Sullivan's successful series "Anne of Green Gables", "Anne of Green Gables: the Sequel", and" Anne of Green Gables, The Continuing Story". Radcliffe originated the role of the disillusioned wife and mother in Ken Finkleman's "Married Life" (nominated for an ensemble Genie award), and played the fragmented "Mom" in Bill Robertson's movie "The Events Leading Up to My Death", a role "Now Magazine" pronounced "brilliantly played". Her most recent movie is called "The Untitled Work of Paul Shepard", a Canadian independent film, produced by Anthony Grani, which will appear at film festivals in

neg: Patricia Hamilton Patricia Hamilton Patricia Hamilton (born 1938) is a Canadian actress, perhaps best known as "Rachel Lynde" in the television mini-series "Anne of Green Gables", its sequels: "Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel", "", and "", and several Anne of Green Gables related films (such as "Road to Avonlea"). She also provided the voice of the character for PBS' animated series "". She was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series three times, winning in 1996. Hamilton attended Pittsburgh's Carnegie Tech She was also part of Tarragon Theatre's inaugural

neg: Chronicles of Avonlea is the setting for the story "The Winning of Lucinda". The Penhallow family are also the central characters of Montgomery's later novel "A Tangled Web", though these Penhallows would appear to be a different branch of the family. The majority of stories, though, are about residents of Avonlea (and surrounding towns) who are never mentioned in the Anne novels. One reason for this is that most of the short stories in this volume were written and published by Montgomery in various magazines before "Anne of Green Gables" was even conceived. With the great success of "Anne of Green Gables" in

neg: Anne Shirley in Japan since that time. Much of the appeal of "Akage no An" lies in her ability to rise above any situation due to her pluck and her willingness to challenge "that most formidable of Japanese dragons, the bossy older matron." Shirley is so popular in Japan that there is The Anne Academy in Fukuoka that teaches girls how to speak English with a Maritime accent while in Okayama there is The School of Green Gables, a nursing school that teaches young women how to behave like Shirley. Hanako Muraoka, the Japanese woman who translated "Anne of Green Gables" into

neg: Prince Edward Island announced they would open a women's reproductive health clinic to provide abortions within the province. The island's cultural traditions of art, music and creative writing are supported through the public education system. There is an annual arts festival, the Charlottetown Festival, hosted at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Lucy Maud Montgomery, who was born in Clifton (now New London) in 1874, wrote some 20 novels and numerous short stories that have been collected into anthologies. Her first "Anne" book "Anne of Green Gables" was published in 1908. The musical play "Anne of Green Gables" has run every year at

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story However, Keegan's fear of being exposed as a traitor by Jack's group results in Jack being shot on the train; as he dies, he asks that Anne take care of his son. Once the armistice is declared, Anne and Gilbert attempt to find Dominic, but after finding Kit Garrison's château empty, they are forced to return to Canada in hopes of finding the child from home. After a year of living back in Avonlea, Anne and Gilbert arrive at the local train station to collect Dominic, whom they are adopting as their own. They decide to leave Green Gables to

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) Anne of Green Gables is a 1985 Canadian television miniseries drama film based on the novel of the same name by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, and is the first in a series of four films. The film starred Megan Follows and was produced and directed by Kevin Sullivan for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It was released theatrically in Iran, Israel, Europe, and Japan. The film aired on CBC Television as a two-part mini-series on December 1 and December 2, 1985. Both parts of the film were among the highest-rated programs of any genre

neg: L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables is a Canadian television film based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel of the same name. It first aired on YTV on February 15, 2016 and starred Ella Ballentine, Martin Sheen and Sara Botsford. Montgomery's granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, was one of the film's executive producers. The film's world premiere was held February 2, 2016 at the Canadian Museum of History. The 90-minute film replaced the previously announced 13-part series that had been set to film in 2013. It was filmed in Milton, Ontario and Prince Edward Island (although

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel and followed Anne Shirley as she embarked on a new journey, taking her from her home in Prince Edward Island to New York City, London, and into war-ravaged Europe. "" was released in fall 2008, and serves as a prequel to the previous films in the "Anne" movie trilogy. Set between two different time periods, Anne Shirley, now in her fifties, looks back on her early childhood before arriving at Green Gables only to uncover answers to questions that have plagued her throughout her life. "Road to Avonlea" is a television series which was first broadcast in Canada and the

neg: L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables broadcasting it on November 24, 2016 (Thanksgiving Day). The network claims the television run was seen by more than 3.2 million viewers, with an additional 230,000 watching online. The movie has also seen a release in Germany, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. In Japan, it was released theatrically on May 6, 2017 and later home video, by Happinet Corporation and Synergy Entertainment. On September 19, 2016, YTV's parent company, Corus Entertainment announced that they had given the greenlight to two sequels; "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" for broadcast in 2017, and "Anne of Green Gables: Fire &

neg: Emily of New Moon Emily of New Moon Emily of New Moon is the first in a series of novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery about an orphan girl growing up in Canada. It is similar to the author's "Anne of Green Gables" series. It was first published in 1923. Similar to her earlier and more famous "Anne of Green Gables" series, the "Emily" novels depicted life through the eyes of a young orphan girl, Emily Starr, who is raised by her relatives after her father dies of tuberculosis. Montgomery considered Emily to be a character much closer to her own personality than Anne, and

neg: Anne of Green Gables his teaching position at the Avonlea School to work at the White Sands School instead, knowing that Anne wants to stay close to Marilla after Matthew's death. After this kind act, Anne and Gilbert's friendship is cemented, and Anne looks forward to what life will bring next. Based on the popularity of her first book, Montgomery wrote a series of sequels to continue the story of her heroine Anne Shirley. They are listed chronologically below, by Anne's age in each of the novels. The prequel, "Before Green Gables" (2008), was written by Budge Wilson with authorization of heirs of L.

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1956 film) claimed Anne. On June 20, 1908, Lucy Maud Montgomery brought her first copy of the Anne of Green Gables novel through the island postmarked for Boston. But the island and her had a relationship, one where Anne could exist. Later on, about a century later, Lucy Montgomery became a progressive idol for women in the fictional girl she had written. The idea was to do things women didn't typically do in rural Canada, especially in the beginning of the 20th century. The book had novels to follow the original including "Anne of Avonlea" that was published in 1909, "Kilmeny of

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel and Christine are just friends, then offers to wait for her if there is any hope of them getting together. Anne rejects him again, and Gilbert suspects that there is someone else, despite Anne's assertion there is no person she cares about more than him. Anne returns to Green Gables and decides to look into the job her former teacher Miss Muriel Stacey offered her. Eventually, Anne decides to take this job as an English teacher at Kingsport, Nova Scotia Ladies' College in the hope that it will inspire her and give her something to write about. Initially, Anne finds

neg: Anne Shirley Anne Shirley Anne Shirley is a fictional character introduced in the 1908 novel "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Montgomery wrote in her journal that the idea for Anne's story came from relatives who, planning to adopt an orphaned boy, received a girl instead. Anne Shirley's appearance was inspired by a photograph which Montgomery clipped from the Metropolitan Magazine and kept, unaware of the model's identity as the 1900s Gibson Girl was actress Evelyn Nesbit. Anne Shirley was born in the (fictional) town of Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia and spent the earliest years of her childhood there. No specific

neg: Elizabeth Rollins Epperly in 1969. She moved to Canada from the United States because of her love for Lucy Maud Montgomery's writing. Epperly is also the author of many books and dozens of articles, and has curated several Montgomery exhibitions, including the L.M. Montgomery Virtual Exhibition Project and This Anne Place: Anne of Green Gables as Idea, Book and Musical. She also serves on the board of the Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority and the International Advisory Board of the LMMI. Following her graduation with a BA from UPEI in 1973 Epperly studied for an MA at Dalhousie University in 1974 and

neg: Gilbert Blythe "Anne of Green Gables", he is voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue. The CD recording of the musical that has run for more than 40 years at the Charlottetown Festival, focusing on Anne and Gilbert's relationship, features Andrew MacBean as Gilbert. Gilbert is portrayed by Lucas Jade Zumann in the 2017 CBC and Netflix series "Anne". Gilbert Blythe Gilbert Blythe is a fictional character in Lucy Maud Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" series of novels. Gilbert is described in the books as being very handsome, with dark, curly hair and hazel eyes. He is tall with a lean build. In his youth,

neg: Lucy Maud Montgomery Edward Island. Until her grandmother's death in March 1911, Montgomery stayed in Cavendish to take care of her. This coincided with a period of considerable income from her publications. Although she enjoyed this income, she was aware that "marriage was a necessary choice for women in Canada." In 1908, Montgomery published her first book, "Anne of Green Gables." An immediate success, it established Montgomery's career, and she would write and publish material (including numerous sequels to "Anne") continuously for the rest of her life. "Anne of Green Gables" was published in June 1908 and by November 1909, the book had

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Musical when the Campbells (Norman and Elaine) visited Don Harron, and he gave them the book "Anne of Green Gables", suggesting that it would make a musical. The three prepared a musical version, which was broadcast in 1956 on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as a television movie. Mavor Moore, the founding artistic director of Charlottetown's Confederation Centre of the Arts, used a song from that Green Gables TV movie in the inaugural variety performance. Queen Elizabeth II was in the audience. A stage version was then written, with the premiere in 1965 at the Charlottetown Festival. The musical was originally directed

neg: Before Green Gables astonishing character that Lucy Maud Montgomery created… But I would not – in fact, could not – presume to tell my part of Anne's history in Montgomery's voice. I will do this in my own voice, hoping that she would approve of the project if she were alive today." This book describes Anne's difficult pre-Green-Gables childhood, including the deaths of her parents. (Bertha -Mother-) Three editions are available from different publishers: "Before Green Gables" was translated into Japanese as a title of "Kon'nichiwa Anne" (meaning "Hello, Anne") and sold by Shinchosha and Polish as "Droga do Zielonego Wzgórza" (meaning "Road/Way

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel film succeeded in re-popularizing Megan Follows and Colleen Dewhurst in their original roles. Sullivan also cast British veteran actress and Oscar winner, Wendy Hiller, in the role of the impossible Mrs. Harris, a character Sullivan specifically invented for the storyline, based on a composite of several matriarchs found in the series of novels. In Canada, the film became the highest rated drama to air on network television in Canadian broadcasting history. This Sequel became known as "Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel" when shown around the world and as "Anne of Avonlea - the Continuing Story of Anne of

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Musical the soundtrack. For the showings in the year 2008 in Charlottetown, commemorating the 100th "ANNE"iversary, a portrayal of L.M. Montgomery and the students sang a reprise of "Anne of Green Gables" in the beginning, following a bit of history of how Montgomery arrived at the plot of "Anne". School productions typically cut out a few tracks (Humble Pie, I'll Show Him to name a couple) or either change the key to better suit some of the more inexperienced student vocalists' ranges, as well as keep the plot fast-paced. In 2013, Canadian indie film producers The Film Farm and Side Road

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) resistant to cast an American as a Canadian icon. Schuyler Grant ended up playing Anne's best friend, Diana, and Anne Shirley was ultimately played by Megan Follows. In her first audition, Megan Follows came highly recommended. But, she was quickly dismissed by Kevin Sullivan. For her second audition, after a turbulent morning leading up to her audition, a frantic Megan made a much better impression and was given the role. "Anne of Green Gables" is the first film in a series of four based on the titular character. In 1987, the film's sequel, "Anne of Avonlea", was released. (It was

neg: Anne of Green Gables describing her fantasies and dreams. At first, stern and sharp Marilla says Anne must return to the orphanage, but after much observation and considering, along with Matthew's strong liking to Anne, she decides to let her stay. As a child of imagination, Anne takes much joy in life and adapts quickly, thriving in the close-knit farming village. Her imagination and talkativeness soon brighten up Green Gables. The book recounts Anne's adventures in making a home: the country school where she quickly excels in her studies; her friendship with Diana Barry, the girl living next door (her best or "bosom friend"

neg: Anne of Green Gables (1985 film) boy. Matthew and his sister Marilla had requested a boy to help them with the farm chores. He decides that he couldn't very well just leave the girl at the train station. Matthew takes Anne to meet Marilla, and on the buggy ride home, becomes completely smitten with the red-haired orphan girl. When Anne Shirley arrives at the Cuthberts' farm, called "Green Gables", she is a precocious, romantic child desperate to be loved and highly sensitive about her red hair and homely looks. In her own unique headstrong manner, Anne manages to insult the town gossip, Rachel Lynde, in a

neg: Chronicles of Avonlea Chronicles of Avonlea Chronicles of Avonlea is a collection of short stories by L. M. Montgomery, related to the "Anne of Green Gables" series. It features an abundance of stories relating to the fictional Canadian village of Avonlea, and was first published in 1912. Sometimes marketed as a book in the Anne Shirley series, Anne plays only a minor role in the book: out of the 12 stories in the collection, she stars in only one ("The Hurrying of Ludovic"), and has a small supporting role in another ("The Courting of Prissy Strong"). She is otherwise only briefly mentioned in

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story the course of developing original characters and stories for seven seasons of "Road to Avonlea", the time frame of Sullivan's fictional world evolved into a 20-year difference from the Montgomery novels. As a result, Sullivan decided to make "Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story" a completely original work that took Anne and Gilbert to the battlefields of World War I instead of their children as in Montgomery's novels. The film was also criticised for introducing a continuity problem. Following Colleen Dewhurst's death in 1991, Marilla Cuthbert's death was written into the series "Road to Avonlea". At Marilla's funeral, Hetty

neg: Lantern Hill (film) Lantern Hill (film) Lantern Hill is a 1990 television film written and directed by filmmaker Kevin Sullivan and based on the novel by L.M. Montgomery, "Jane of Lantern Hill". The film was co-produced by Sullivan Entertainment, the Disney Channel and CBC. For the production of the film, "Lantern Hill" was filmed using the same house used for Sullivan's earlier production, "Anne of Green Gables", though painted orange. Many of the actors and actresses from "Anne of Green Gables", "Anne of Avonlea", and "Road to Avonlea" made appearances in this film. 12 year old Jane Stuart (Mairon Bennett) has long been

neg: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story Montgomery's novels; "Rilla of Ingleside" portrays Anne's sons going off to fight in World War I while Anne and husband Gilbert witness the War from the home-front of Prince Edward Island. (Rilla, the youngest daughter, raises someone else's little boy for a few years; he is referred to by the family as "Rilla's war-baby" and he was presumably the inspiration for Dominic in "Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story".) While "The Continuing Story" was set in New York, England, France and Germany, it filmed almost entirely in studio or on locations in Montreal and Southern Ontario, including Toronto. In

neg: Anne of Green Gables to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, siblings in their fifties and sixties, after a childhood spent in strangers' homes and orphanages. Marilla and Matthew had originally decided to adopt a boy from the orphanage to help Matthew run their farm at Green Gables, which is set in the fictional town of Avonlea. Through a misunderstanding, the orphanage sends Anne instead. Anne is highly imaginative, eager to please and, at times, quite a dramatic individual. However, she is defensive about her appearance, despising her red hair and pale, thin frame. She is often quite talkative, especially when it comes to

neg: Anne of Avonlea which aired as "Anne of Avonlea" on the Disney Channel in the United States, and also included material from "Anne of the Island" and "Anne of Windy Poplars". This book along with "Anne of the Island" formed the basis of the musical "Anne & Gilbert". Anne of Avonlea Anne of Avonlea is a novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. It was first published in 1909. Following "Anne of Green Gables" (1908), the book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. This book follows Anne from the age of 16 to 18, during the two years that she teaches

neg: Anne of Avonlea has grown up and now serves as the teacher of the Avonlea school. She still has not lost her imaginative, creative spirit. She is a redhead that stands out from everyone else and adapts to her new atmosphere in "Anne of Green Gables". Marilla Cuthbert - The woman who took Anne in five years before, along with her late brother Matthew. Marilla now gets along with Anne much better. Gilbert Blythe - Anne's childhood enemy and now good friend. Gilbert is also a teacher at the nearby White Sands School. He is in love with Anne but does not yet

neg: Anne Shirley difficulties with coming to terms with Walter's demise, and with the idea of war; several characters comment that neither Anne nor Gilbert were ever quite the same after Walter's death. Still, the couple are utterly devoted to each other and their family, and as the saga concludes, circa 1940, the Blythes remain pillars of their community who have enjoyed a 50-year marriage. In addition to "Anne of Green Gables" (1908), Anne is the central character of subsequent novels written by Montgomery: "Anne of Avonlea" (1909), "Anne of the Island" (1915), "Anne's House of Dreams" (1917), "Anne of Windy Poplars" (1936;

neg: Ramona Gilmour-Darling Ramona Gilmour-Darling Ramona Gilmour-Darling (born 1975) is a Canadian actress, singer, and dancer. In 2002, she began portraying Loonette the Clown (taking over for Alyson Court, who played the original Loonette) on the Canadian children's television series "The Big Comfy Couch", which aired in Canada on Treehouse and on various PBS stations in the United States. She has also appeared on stage in leading roles in many plays and musicals in Canada, most notably as Mary in "The Secret Garden" (Young People's Theatre, 2001) in Toronto, Anne in "Anne of Green Gables" (2005) and Polly Peachum in "The Beggar's Opera"

neg: Anne Shirley a popular heroine for those struggling against the Communist dictatorship. The Canadian scholar Mary Henley Rubio mentioned when visiting Warsaw in 1984, where she saw a version of "Anne of Green Gables" being performed in a local theater, and that when the audience learned she was from Canada, she found herself mobbed by the audience who all wanted her autograph as she came from the same land as their beloved Anne. "Akage no An" (Red Haired Anne), as Shirley is known in Japan, is an extremely popular cultural icon in that country. From the time of the Meiji Restoration until