Anne of Windy Poplars
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Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Anne Shirley
Anne
James Ellison
Tony Pringle
Henry Travers
Matey
Patric Knowles
Gilbert Blythe
Slim Summerville
Jabez Monkman
Elizabeth Patterson
Rebecca
Louise Campbell
Catherine Pringle
Joan Carroll
Betty Grayson
Katharine Alexander
Ernestine Pringle
Minnie Dupree
Kate
Alma Kruger
Mrs. Stephen Pringle
Marcia Mae Jones
Jen Pringle
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hively
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kanin, Jerome Cady
- Original Title
- Anne of Windy Poplars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hively
Michael Kanin, Jerome Cady, Lucy Maud Montgomery
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hively
Director
Michael Kanin
Screenplay
Jerome Cady
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anne of Windy Poplars
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What is Anne of Windy Poplars about?
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.
Who directed Anne of Windy Poplars?
Anne of Windy Poplars was directed by Jack Hively.
Who stars in Anne of Windy Poplars?
The principal cast of Anne of Windy Poplars includes Anne Shirley, James Ellison, Henry Travers, Patric Knowles, Slim Summerville.
When was Anne of Windy Poplars released and how long is it?
Anne of Windy Poplars was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is Anne of Windy Poplars based on a book or true story?
Anne of Windy Poplars is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lucy Maud Montgomery".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anne of Windy Poplars?
Anne of Windy Poplars holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).