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 exceptional commercial consistency. 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 82% 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 Rustle of Silk, 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 → |
| 1946 | Movieland Magic | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Murder, My Sweet | Ann Grayle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Music in Manhattan | Frankie Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Man from Frisco | Diana Kennedy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Powers Girl | Ellen Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Lady Bodyguard | A. C. Baker | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Four Jacks and a Jill | Karanina 'Nina' Novak, the Jill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Unexpected Uncle | Kathleen Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | All That Money Can Buy | Mary Stone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | West Point Widow | Nancy Hull | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Anne of Windy Poplars | Anne | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Saturday's Children | Bobby Halevy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Career | Sylvia Bartholomew | Super Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mother Carey's Chickens | Nancy Carey | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Condemned Women | Millie Anson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Stella Dallas | Laurel "Lollie" Dallas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Meet the Missus | Louise Foster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Too Many Wives | Betty Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | M'Liss | M'Liss Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Chatterbox | Jenny Yates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Steamboat Round the Bend | Fleety Belle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Night at the Biltmore Bowl | Anne Shirley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bachelor Bait | Miriam Johnson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Finishing School | Billie | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | School for Girls | Catherine Fogarty (as Dawn O'Day) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Life of Jimmy Dolan | Mary Lou | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Three on a Match | Vivian Revere as a Child | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Purchase Price | Sarah Tipton (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Emma | Isabelle as a Child (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Gun Smoke | Horton's Daughter, Isabelle (uncredited) | Hit | 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) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Mother Knows Best | Sally, as a child | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | 4 Devils | Marion as a girl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Night Life | Daughter of War Profiteer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Callahans and the Murphys | Mary Callahan (as Dawn O'Day) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | His Wooden Wedding | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Riders of the Purple Sage | Fay Larkin (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Fast Set | Little Margaret Sones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Man Who Fights Alone | Dorothy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Rustle of Silk | Girl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Moonshine Valley | Nancy (as Dawn O'Day) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Hidden Woman | Girl | Super Hit | 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 Rustle of Silk" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "The Fast Set", "The Hidden Woman", and "Mother Knows Best".