Little Orphan Annie(1938)
Little Orphan Annie Synopsis
Annie (Ann Gillis), an orphan, (based on Harold Gray's comic strip but who is at no point in the film called 'Little Orphan Annie), is befriended by a fight manager, 'Pop' Corrigan (J. Farrell MacDonald). She brings him Johnny Adams (Robert Kent), a promising prizefighter. Annie gets the people of the neighborhood to finance his training. But on the night of Johnny's big fight, a gambling syndicate locks him in a gymnasium and it appears the neighborhood folks will lose their investment.
Little Orphan Annie (1938) is a drama film directed by Ben Holmes, released on December 2, 1938 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Ann Gillis, Robert Kent, June Travis and J. Farrell MacDonald. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Holmes
- Writers:
- Samuel Ornitz, Endre Bohem, Harold Gray
- Production:
- Colonial Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Little Orphan Annie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ann Gillis
as Annie
Robert Kent
as Johnny Adams
June Travis
as Mary Ellen
J. Farrell MacDonald
as 'Pop' Corrigan
J.M. Kerrigan
as Tom Jennings
Margaret Armstrong
as Mrs. Jennings
Sarah Padden
as Mrs. Nora Moriarty
James Burke
as Mike Moriarty
- Ian Maclaren
Ian Maclaren
as Soo Long
Dorothy Vaughan
as Mrs. Milligan
Ben Welden
as Spot McGee
Charles Coleman
as The Butler
Key crew
Directed by Ben Holmes, written by Samuel Ornitz, Endre Bohem and Harold Gray.
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Little Orphan Annie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Little Orphan Annie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Little Orphan Annie online?
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Who stars in Little Orphan Annie?
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The main cast of Little Orphan Annie (1938) includes Ann Gillis, Robert Kent, June Travis, J. Farrell MacDonald and J.M. Kerrigan. The film was directed by Ben Holmes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Little Orphan Annie released?
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Little Orphan Annie was released on December 2, 1938 and runs for 1h.
Is Little Orphan Annie worth watching?
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Little Orphan Annie (1938) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.