M'Liss
“"Anne of Green Gables" and "The Little Minister" Unite Their Brilliant Talents in This Moving Romantic Drama”
Synopsis
The third film version of the Bret Harte tale, starring Anne Shirley as a miner's daughter in a small town who falls for a handsome young schoolteacher.
Top Cast
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Anne Shirley
M'Liss Smith
John Beal
Stephen Thorne
Guy Kibbee
Washoe Smith
Douglass Dumbrille
Lou Ellis
Moroni Olsen
Jake
Frank M. Thomas
Alf Edwards
Barbara Pepper
Clytie Morpher
Ray Mayer
Whitey
William Benedict
Archer Morpher
Arthur Hoyt
James Morpher
Margaret Armstrong
Delia Morpher
James Bush
Jack Farlan
Esther Howard
Rose
Louis Mason
Judge Weinner
Arthur Loft
Clem Larkin
Fern Emmett
Mrs. Larkin
Joseph E. Bernard
Doctor
Buster Slaven
Extra as Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Nichols Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Yost
- Original Title
- M'Liss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Nichols Jr.
Dorothy Yost, Bret Harte
Robert De Grasse
William Morgan
Samuel J. Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
George Nichols Jr.
Director
Dorothy Yost
Screenplay
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
William Morgan
Editor
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 M'Liss
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What is M'Liss about?
The third film version of the Bret Harte tale, starring Anne Shirley as a miner's daughter in a small town who falls for a handsome young schoolteacher.
Who directed M'Liss?
M'Liss was directed by George Nichols Jr..
Who stars in M'Liss?
The principal cast of M'Liss includes Anne Shirley, John Beal, Guy Kibbee, Douglass Dumbrille, Moroni Olsen.
When was M'Liss released and how long is it?
M'Liss was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Is M'Liss based on a book or true story?
M'Liss is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bret Harte".
What is the age rating and content advisory for M'Liss?
M'Liss holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).