Anne Shirley
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Anne Shirley (born Dawn Evelyeen Paris; April 17, 1918 – July 4, 1993) was an American child, teen, and young adult screen actress. She retired at age 26. Initially appearing in films under the name Dawn O'Day, she changed her name to Anne Shirley (the name of the title character she portrayed) upon the success of the 1934 film Anne of Green Gables.
Anne Shirley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anne Shirley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anne Shirley's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Anne Shirley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anne Shirley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anne Shirley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anne Shirley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Make Mine Laughs | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Movieland Magic | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Murder, My Sweet | Ann Grayle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Music in Manhattan | Frankie Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Man from Frisco | Diana Kennedy | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Government Girl | May Harness Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Bombardier | Burton Hughes | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Powers Girl | Ellen Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Four Jacks and a Jill | Karanina 'Nina' Novak, the Jill | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Unexpected Uncle | Kathleen Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | All That Money Can Buy | Mary Stone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | West Point Widow | Nancy Hull | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Anne of Windy Poplars | Anne | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Saturday's Children | Bobby Halevy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Vigil in the Night | Lucy Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sorority House | Alice Fisher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Boy Slaves | Annie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Man to Remember | Jean Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Girls' School | Natalie Freeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mother Carey's Chickens | Nancy Carey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Law of the Underworld | Annabelle Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Condemned Women | Millie Anson | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Stella Dallas | Laurel "Lollie" Dallas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Too Many Wives | Betty Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Make Way for a Lady | June Drew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | M'Liss | M'Liss Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Chatterbox | Jenny Yates | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Steamboat Round the Bend | Fleety Belle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Night at the Biltmore Bowl | Anne Shirley | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Anne of Green Gables | Anne Shirley | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bachelor Bait | Miriam Johnson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Finishing School | Billie | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | School for Girls | Catherine Fogarty (as Dawn O'Day) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Life of Jimmy Dolan | Mary Lou | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rasputin and the Empress | Princess Anastasia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Three on a Match | Vivian Revere as a Child | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Purchase Price | Sarah Tipton (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | So Big! | Young Selina Peake (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Young America | Mabel Saunders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Emma | Isabelle as a Child (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Gun Smoke | Horton's Daughter, Isabelle (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Liliom | Louise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | City Girl | Marie Tustine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Sins of the Fathers | Mary, as a child (as Dawn O'Day) | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | 4 Devils | Marion as a girl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | His Wooden Wedding | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Alice's Egg Plant | Alice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Riders of the Purple Sage | Fay Larkin (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Anne Shirley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anne Shirley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anne Shirley is "The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Anne Shirley acted in?
Anne Shirley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anne Shirley?
Other notable films include "City Girl", "Steamboat Round the Bend", and "Murder, My Sweet".