

Anne of Windy Poplars
1940-06-28 · 86 min · ★ 6.0
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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- Directors
- Jack Hively
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Anne ShirleyAnne
James EllisonTony Pringle
Henry TraversMatey
Patric KnowlesGilbert Blythe
Slim SummervilleJabez Monkman
Elizabeth PattersonRebecca
Joan CarrollBetty Grayson
Katharine AlexanderErnestine Pringle
Minnie DupreeKate
Alma KrugerMrs. Stephen Pringle
Marcia Mae JonesJen PringleTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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