Little Orphan Annie
“Out of the funny pictures on to the screen in real life!”
Synopsis
Millionaire Daddy Warbucks goes bust in the Great Depression and is forced to abandon his adopted daughter, Annie. While he's out west working on another fortune, Annie finds an orphaned boy on the streets and helps him find a home.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom McNamara, Wanda Tuchock, Harold Gray
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Little Orphan Annie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
Tom McNamara, Wanda Tuchock, Harold Gray
Max Steiner
Jack MacKenzie
George Hively
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
Tom McNamara
Writer
Wanda Tuchock
Writer
David O. Selznick
Producer
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
George Hively
Editor
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
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History of Kids Entertainment
BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Orphan Annie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Orphan Annie about?
Millionaire Daddy Warbucks goes bust in the Great Depression and is forced to abandon his adopted daughter, Annie. While he's out west working on another fortune, Annie finds an orphaned boy on the streets and helps him find a home.
Who directed Little Orphan Annie?
Little Orphan Annie was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in Little Orphan Annie?
The principal cast of Little Orphan Annie includes Mitzi Green, Buster Phelps, May Robson, Edgar Kennedy, Matt Moore.
When was Little Orphan Annie released and how long is it?
Little Orphan Annie was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Orphan Annie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Orphan Annie was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Little Orphan Annie based on a book or true story?
Little Orphan Annie is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Harold Gray".