Anne Shirley

Born: 17 April 1918, New York City, New York, USA
Died: 4 July 1993, Los Angeles, California, USA

Anne Shirley was an actress and singer who went by the name Dawn O'Day earlier in her career.

Young America (1932) as Mabel Saunders (Credited as Dawn O'Day)

Three on a Match (1932) as Vivian Revere as a child (Credited as Dawn O'Day)

By the time Anne Shirley appeared in this film she was already a veteran of over 20 film roles.

Bachelor Bait (1934) as Miriam Ann Johnson - Marriage License Applicant (uncredited)

With Dick Winslow. This was Anne's last uncredited role before stardom.

Anne of Green Gables (1934) as Anne Shirley

This was Anne Shirley's first starring role during which she became known professionally as the name of the character she played.

Unexpected Uncle (1941) as Kathleen Brown

 

Four Jacks and a Jill (1942) as Karanina 'Nina' Novak

Bombardier (1943) as Burton Hughes