Little Orphan Annie (1932 film)
Little Orphan Annie is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy film directed by John S. Robertson, and written by Wanda Tuchock and Tom McNamara. It is based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray. The film stars Mitzi Green, Buster Phelps, May Robson, Matt Moore, and Edgar Kennedy. The film was released on November 4, 1932, by RKO Pictures.[1][2][3]
| Little Orphan Annie | |
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| Directed by | John S. Robertson Charles Kerr (assistant) |
| Produced by | David O. Selznick |
| Written by | Tom McNamara Wanda Tuchock |
| Based on | Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray |
| Starring | Mitzi Green Buster Phelps May Robson Matt Moore Edgar Kennedy |
| Music by | Max Steiner |
| Cinematography | Jack MacKenzie |
| Edited by | George Hively |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks is going away to find gold. He must leave Annie and Sandy, and promises that when he gets back, they'll be rich. On the way home, Sandy finds a little boy named Mickey crying behind a fence. Mickey is upset because his grandmother died, and he is being forced to go to an orphanage.
Cast
- Mitzi Green as Annie
- Buster Phelps as Mickey
- May Robson as Mrs. Stewart
- Matt Moore as Dr. Griffiths
- Edgar Kennedy as Daddy Warbucks
- Kate Drain Lawson as Mrs. Bergen
- Sidney Bracey as Butler
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References
- "Little Orphan Annie (1932) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- "Little-Orphan-Annie - Trailer - Cast". Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- "Little Orphan Annie Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for Little Orphan Annie". TV Guide. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
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