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Anne Of - Green Gables - 1985 - 2 Parts

As Anne settles into her new life, she makes friends with Diana Barry (Sarah Polley) and Gilbert Blythe (Peter Wilson), a boy who teases her about her hair but eventually becomes a close friend. Anne's adventures and misadventures in Avonlea, including her infamous "dress" incident, showcase her creativity, enthusiasm, and strong will.

For millions of fans around the world, the name “Anne Shirley” conjures a very specific image: a young girl with a red braid, a faded straw hat with a black velvet ribbon, wide grey-green eyes, and a mouth that never seems to stop moving. That image belongs almost exclusively to Canadian actress Megan Follows, who brought Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved redhead to life in the 1985 television miniseries, Anne of Green Gables . Anne of Green Gables - 1985 - 2 Parts

In an era of irony and cynicism, Anne’s sincere declaration that she is “so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers” is not cheesy—it is a defiant act of grace. As Anne settles into her new life, she