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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 .
Little Orphan Annie: Directed by John S. Robertson. With Mitzi Green, Buster Phelps, May Robson, Matt Moore. Daddy Warbucks has to go on a long trip, leaving Annie alone. While wandering the street, Sandy leads Annie to discover Mickey, who is crying.
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- Comedy, Drama, Family
- John S. Robertson
- 1932-11-04
It's Christmas, Mickey is now back to health, and Mrs. Stewart has thrown a party for all the orphans from the orphanage, including Annie. Suspecting something odd, Annie walks up to Santa and discovers it's really Daddy Warbucks. The film ends happily for all.
Charles John Thomas McCann (September 2, 1934 – April 8, 2018) was an American actor, comedian, puppeteer, commercial presenter and television host. His career spanned over 70 years. He was best known for his work in presenting children's television programming and animation, as well as his own program The Chuck McCann Show and he also ...
Soon after Daddy's departure, Annie and her dog Sandy befriend the recently orphaned Mickey as he sits crying behind a gate. Annie comforts Mickey, who is about to be taken to the Helping Hands Orphanage, and explains with authority the whys and wherefores of orphan life.
- John Robertson, Charles Kerr
- Mitzi Green
Millionaire Daddy Warbucks goes bust in the Great Depression and is forced to abandon his adopted daughter, Annie. While he's out west working on another fortune, Annie finds an orphaned boy on the streets and helps him find a home.
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