How Not to Adapt "Anne of Green Gables"

How Not to Adapt "Anne of Green Gables"

In 1985, Kevin Sullivan's screen adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved 1908 novel, "Anne of Green Gables," reawakened the story for a new generation. The production, visually stunning and emotionally tender, showcases the beauty of Prince Edward Island, where Anne (Megan Follows), an orphan, is taken in by the aging siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert (Richard Farnsworth and Colleen Dewhurst).

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Note that there are some light spoilers from the pilot episode in this article.