Annie Was a Wonder
Synopsis
In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short, narrator John Nesbitt tells the story of Scandinavian immigrant Annie Swenson, who worked as cook and housekeeper in his family's home while he was growing up.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- John Nesbitt
- Original Score
- Rudolph G. Kopp
- Original Title
- Annie Was a Wonder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
John Nesbitt
Rudolph G. Kopp
Charles Schoenbaum
Newell P. Kimlin
John Nesbitt, Herbert Moulton
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
John Nesbitt
Writer
Charles Schoenbaum
Director of Photography
Newell P. Kimlin
Editor
John Nesbitt
Producer
Herbert Moulton
Producer
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 Annie Was a Wonder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Annie Was a Wonder about?
In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short, narrator John Nesbitt tells the story of Scandinavian immigrant Annie Swenson, who worked as cook and housekeeper in his family's home while he was growing up.
Who directed Annie Was a Wonder?
Annie Was a Wonder was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Annie Was a Wonder?
The principal cast of Annie Was a Wonder includes John Nesbitt, Kathleen Freeman, Howard Negley, Ruth Lee, Sven Hugo Borg.
When was Annie Was a Wonder released and how long is it?
Annie Was a Wonder was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Annie Was a Wonder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Annie Was a Wonder was composed by Rudolph G. Kopp.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Annie Was a Wonder?
Annie Was a Wonder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).