
Anne Shirley
Acting
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.
Known For

City Girl
1930 · movie

All That Money Can Buy
1941 · movie

Stella Dallas
1937 · movie

Murder, My Sweet
1944 · movie

Rasputin and the Empress
1932 · movie

Anne of Green Gables
1934 · movie

Three on a Match
1932 · movie

So Big!
1932 · movie

Emma
1932 · movie

Girls' School
1938 · movie

Bombardier
1943 · movie

Government Girl
1943 · movie

Finishing School
1934 · movie

Liliom
1930 · movie

The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
1988 · movie

A Man to Remember
1938 · movie

Sorority House
1939 · movie

Career
1939 · movie

Law of the Underworld
1938 · movie

4 Devils
1928 · movie

The Life of Jimmy Dolan
1933 · movie

The Purchase Price
1932 · movie

Vigil in the Night
1940 · movie

Make Mine Laughs
1949 · movie

Chasing Yesterday
1935 · movie

The Mayor of 44th Street
1942 · movie

Steamboat Round the Bend
1935 · movie

Condemned Women
1938 · movie

School for Girls
1934 · movie

The Rustle of Silk
1923 · movie