Anne of Green Gables is a book written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery; it was first published in 1908. It was written as fiction for readers of all ages, but in recent decades has been considered a children's book. Montgomery found her inspiration for the book in a newspaper article describing a couple that was mistakenly sent an orphan girl instead of a boy, yet decided to keep her.
Anne of Green Gables is a 1985 television movie based on the novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The film was produced and directed by Kevin Sullivan for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Anne of Green Gables (1919) is a silent film directed by William Desmond Taylor based upon the novel, Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. This version is notable for having been adapted by famed female screenwriter Frances Marion. While set in Prince Edward Island, Canada, it was filmed in Dedham, Massachusetts, in the United States.
Anne of Green Gables (1934) is a film directed by George Nichols Jr., based upon the novel, Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The actress who portrayed Anne Shirley, Dawn O'Day, changed her stage name to Anne Shirley after making this film.
Anne of Green Gables (1956) is a Canadian television film directed by Don Harron. The film was based upon the novel, Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Anne of Green Gables (1972) is a made-for-television British mini-series directed by Joan Craft based upon the novel, Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Anne of Green Gables and its sequels, produced by Nippon Animation in Japan in 1979. It was directed by Isao Takahata and featured input from future Academy Award-winner Hayao Miyazaki (though he left the production and Nippon Animation after the first 15 episodes). It has been exported to neighbouring Asian countries and also to Europe (Anna dai capelli rossi in Italian, Anne la maison aux pignons verts in French, Ana de las tejas verdes in Spanish and Anne mit den roten Haaren in German).