The Making of Anne of Green Gables

[@CeltycSparrow]

Everybody talks about how Megan and Jonathan were the PERFECT casting for Anne and Gilbert....but the rest of the cast was perfect, as well. ESPECIALLY for Marilla, Matthew, Ms. Rachel and Diana.

[@cindytartt4048]

Yes Colleen Dewhurst was incredible and Farnsworth also.❤ I didn’t even know Jonathan (Gil) died a few years ago at barely 48!! 😟

[@lisamader5270]

And Miss Stacy! Perfectly cast.

[@Yak1312]

Totally agree. She really made those movies what they are. The character of Marilla is second only to Anne.

[@marciprince3622]

Every cast member was perfect for their role. I could not imagine any one else playing Matthew or Marilla.

[@jenmull6191]

Yes, every single actor was perfect in their part. I couldn’t imagine it any other way!

[@annieb9627]

RIP Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth, and Jonathan Crombie. This is one of my absolute favorite movies.

[@johnripley8325]

Patricia Hamilton passed away. Another great one gone. 😔

[@sharondesilva4160]

Megan Follows is the ONLY ANNE for me ... PERFECT and so are all the other Fantastic Actors & Actresses' .... every one was just perfect for their role!!! I've watched other versions and they don't come even close to tis production!!!! A HUGE THANK YOU to all the Actors, Actresses', Directors, Producers, Crew ... EVERYONE ..... U all made HISTORY with this Production and made all watch it soooooo HAPPY!!! Sad that some of the actors & actresses have passed away.

[@marygraceredfield2702]

Doesn't matter how many years have passed. This version is a class on its own. No other adaptation can hold a candle.

[@breezymango4113]

So true!

[@shellyswt]

This was THE BEST production hands down. No one has ever been able to replicate it. Perfect cast! One of my all time favorites. Thanks for posting!

[@simonetrinder1493]

Exactly.

[@jenmull6191]

Definitely the best!!

[@cca405]

She embodied the character of Anne beautifully - it’s the best version and the cast was perfect too ❤

[@beckynelson6786]

She certainly was Anne ,totally.

[@mogznwaz]

Richard Farnsworth such a sweet old school guy RIP Richard ❤

[@beckynelson6786]

This version is the definitive version.Every actor did it justice.I loved it when it was made and now.I'm 70 now!

[@WS-tj7zp]

Everything about this production was a masterpiece

[@leeannsutherland858]

Everyone who was involved in this production should feel so good knowing how many people love love love this film! this is my favorite movie of all time! The actors the director all the support people should know that their work in this film has blessed so many people and continues to give a gift that is so rare in the world of entertainment today. Was interesting to see how in part it was made, thank you.

[@cindytartt4048]

45 years later, as Catherine d’Medici, Megan is still perfect & in attitude & smile she hasn’t seemed to age. In Aus, we were SO thrilled to see this, as this book was such a beautiful world. the director brought it perfectly to life.

[@luckdragongirl]

It's not quite 45 years. It's not even 40. ;)

[@tamarawolverton3895]

She still has that flawless red headed youth though 38 years later!!@@luckdragongirl

[@Airelda]

It’s like looking at a parallel universe to see “Anne” and “Diana” looking and acting like normal young adults from the mid ‘80’s lol

[@RtB68]

That was wonderful. To watch how they pulled it all together to create this masterpiece was a joy to watch. Megan really was the best casting choice for the role but everyone else was too, from best-boy to producer. This mini series was vastly more than the sum of its parts.

[@kelleysussman8114]

This is the best and only version of Anne of Green Gables I will watch. I love it so much my late husband bought me the box set so I can watch it when ever I want.

[@pablofrank2466]

Watching this TV film as a child made me fall in love with Canada (beautiful country with the nicest people) and the books of L.M. Montgomery. Still haven't visited Prince Edward Island but post Covid, it will happen.

[@katherinea.williams3044]

Did you ever get to PEI? I’d love to know and I hope you had the opportunity to do so! ‘Come for lunch and tell all’! Love & Light from Miami Shores🦚 Stay safe mate✌🏼🌎 Have a care for one another✨🌿

[@ThePrincessziah1]

Have you made it to Prince Edward Island?

[@pablofrank2466]

@@ThePrincessziah1 My long awaited trip to the Maritime Provinces (including PEI) is happening next week!

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

​@@pablofrank2466 omg that's amazing! I hope you have/had a wonderful time 💛

[@susanmei9980]

How did your trip turn out? 🌷

[@m.w.]

I felt in love with everything in this film: The actors, the country, the music, the books, just everything. Greetings from Germany. 🇩🇪

[@Lightandsalt77-n2c]

super team, a classic for a long long time. Within a tight budget created a super classic. A great script, crew, and casting. Loved the customs and set designs.

[@r.l.5876]

A truly timeless classic that will endure forever.

[@KingsDaughter1957]

All their efforts resulted in THE PERFECT program that I've watched over and over and over again. It's truly a treasure!

[@simonetrinder1493]

Absolutely beyond amazing. No other adaption, comes even close, to this one off masterpiece

[@raea3588]

Thank you so much for this treat :) This is my childhood

[@cindytartt4048]

Me too! I was nearly 18 but it reminded me of my young childhood & brings tears to my eyes: a simpler, kinder time.

[@raea3588]

@@cindytartt4048 Exactly! It brought together all the "kindred spirits" :)

[@ThePrincessziah1]

I loved who they chose to play Anne, Gilbert, Diana, Matthew, and Marilla. They all were fabulous actors. R.I.P Jonathan Crombie, Richard Farnsworth, and Colleen Dewhurst

[@MoonSpinners]

They knew they had a hit in the making before the audience had even seen it, and how right they were. A phenomenal story brought to life by a phenomenal cast. I’ve watched it so many times, it’s a classic.

[@jamiedianne6778]

Anne Shirley has been my most inspirational character for all of my life and this was the film that introduced me to her at three years old. I can’t remember my life without Anne! ❤

[@qt4189]

My 47 yr old daughter would watch this over & over again with her best friend when they were young teens. They knew all the famous lines with inflections. 😄 She named her daughter, who is now 20, Mollie Anne (just like Anne with an ‘e’).❤️ I myself, received the book form when I was about 10, and I’m now 68 & still have it.❤️

[@bahaykubo8582]

Oh my! This Is A Treasure To Keep...My Absolutely favorite of all "Anne's Of Green gables" Movies. Meghan Follows Is The Perfect Anne Shirley For Me Nothing Else But Her...Thank You Sullivan For This Treat To all Of Us "Anne Of Green gables" Addict..We Love You....

[@beebee242]

Every single person cast in this film is divinely perfect. PERFECTION. No other version compared and I am sure it never will. I tried watching the new ones but couldn’t get past a couple of minutes. Why redo it when Megan Follows was the quintessential Anne Shirley.

[@pdias8469]

Watching these scenes being taped, brought tears of childhood ways. Anne absolutely nailed the essence of an orphaned girl. I have seen in my life orphaned children. But I think when we are adolescent girls go through a lot of emotions. Anne of green gables stirred a lot of unspoken words in our own lives, actually in my own life that I had to process. The author L. M. Montgomery and the books bring tears in my eyes. She touched my soul like no other author. Anne of Green Gables will always be my most cherished books. I have to thank all the actors specially Meghan Fellows. Gilbert Blythe, Colleen Dewhurst, Mathew’s, Mrs Lynde and of course Kevin Sullivan and his crew who have worked so tirelessly. Thanks everyone once again and may you all be blessed always as this movie will go on forever.

[@chelebelle2223]

Very INTERESTING seeing how the series was made! You come to appreciate the effort and details that went into it.

[@np5179]

thank you so much for posting these bts!! im play Gilbert in my theater's production on Anne Of Green Gables the play and it has been so much fun!

[@wickster2121]

the music was perfection

[@LifewithKrystle]

Seeing the scene of Anne and Diana standing on top of the cliff in PEI is fascinating to me because my husband and I went to that place in PEI last summer. It was a breathtaking views but there was only one quite narrow dirt road in to get to the cliff and it was nerve wracking to drive on. When cars were trying to drive out while you’re driving in and you both have to pull over to let each other pass but you practically end up in a field by doing so. Lol All I could think of when we finally got to Cape Tryon was how in the heck did they get all the film trucks and equipment in here. I also wondered which exact cliff Anne and Diana stood on. I think I might have guessed correctly but we unfortunately couldn’t get over to it but I’m not sure I was right on which one it was. I’ll never forget our trip to PEI. I had dreamed of going there since I first saw the movie when I was a kid. It was a dream come true and I’m so glad we bought the filming locations in PEI guide book as we pretty much made it to all but 2 locations. It was magical!

[@cynthiablake6208]

I loved every one of the characters. Stunning.

[@alisonbarlow7836]

Megan follows was a wonderful Anne Shirley

[@kensac72]

Great movie with very talented cast, beautiful cinematography and well adapted script! Kudos to Sullivan entertainment!

[@catincj1952]

Wonderful backstory about my absolute favorite movie of all time!

[@cece4226]

Loved the part when he tapped Jonathan on the shoulder to stand up..hehe, too cute! One of my favorite parts of the movie! 😊😊

[@thehappycrystal8795]

My favorite movies of all time . I love all 3 Anne movies.

[@cece4226]

Omg, I need to buy this Dvd! This movie is my favorite and it's so special to me! I love Megan Follows and this special movie! I also love what Megan said about how she always wanted to be like a family with people she works with! I feel the same way! Thanks for posting this!! ❤❤

[@gotaigo]

Many years ago, I was a regular extra on a US TV show called “Strong Medicine” in Los Angeles. I found out from my second AD, that Megan Follows was on the show the previous day, the one day that I was not working and mind you, I pretty much worked everyday. I so much wanted to meet “Anne”. 😢

[@lindamclaughlin1061]

It was worth jacking up the volume and enduring the loud ads to watch this! Made me teary, as this series always has 🥰

[@mogznwaz]

My favourite TV of the 80s! Made me want to live on PEI!!! ❤

[@rebeccap6878]

My absolutely favorite movie/stoty ever! ❤ Thank you for posting this! It's fascinating to see a glimpse of the work put into this, and to watch how this story meant as much to the actors and actresses involved as it does to me! ❤

[@AngelaM72]

Ich sah diese Serie, als ich 13 Jahre alt war. Ich liebe sie und sie begleitet mich jetzt schon 35 Jahre lang als Buch von Lucy M Montgomery und als Film. Ich schaue ihn wieder und wieder! Es ist die wunderbarste Geschichte, die je geschrieben wurde!

[@julieholmes-brown303]

Love this. Love seeing everything that went into making this wonderful movie

[@northernbettygirl]

Kevin Sullivan and Beth Sullivan, respectively, to you both my most heartfelt gratitude for the Anne of Green Gables and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman series. Two of the most exquisite and charismatic productions of all time! They will always be timeless in their warmth and presence in my life and my memories. With sincerest gratitude🌹

[@abidinginchrist3139]

My goodness I can’t believe it’s been 40 years! I remember the first time I saw this production of Anne Green Gables. I was just a girl, but I fell madly in love with Prince Edward Island and the time period. Celluloid collars, and organza dresses! I still get sentimental when I watch it.

[@johnfwater2540]

Anne of green gables in1985 is the real masterpiece!!!!!!! Super beautiful.... I can not describe by words... Just wonderful...... Megan is real Anne.... Ireally respect all who created the Film Anne in 1985. I love the movie.. I lve the movie.... I want to watch the movie 1 million times in my life.....

[@sandyhardin5617]

How grateful I am to have watched this movie we need more especially now when there is so much corruption everywhere!

[@plasmagameing]

I adore this movie! Great memories of watching it with my mom growing up. I haven't read the books so I don't know how much was directly taken but the character writing is fantastic

[@burnhart]

love this movie

[@valeria-militiamessalina5672]

Canada's response to Little House on the Prairie.

[@paulinegauthier1867]

But much, much better! ❤️🇨🇦

[@marievalentine912]

Great movie...💗

[@anniefinch6843]

I remembered watching this program on the Disney channel.

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Let this be shown again please. It is a wonderful movie.

[@eleanorbrooks2525]

My all time favorite series. The casting was perfect. Loved them all.

[@olesyasvydenyuk4243]

Beautiful story! One of the best one👍👍👍

[@bigteep]

Love this story. I'm listening to the audio books now.

[@lisaberchtold2248]

My favorite favorite movie. Thanks for sharing this video

[@persephoneszeliga]

1985.. it’s 2024 now and I feel old.

[@Vixen743]

I always longed for a guy like Jonathan Crombie😍😍😍

[@angeliqueyoung9249]

I always thought Anne was so pretty

[@wonkeycong1956]

Pure Canadiana 🇨🇦

[@garyluchau432]

I loved all three Anne of Green Gables I was surprised to learn the Jonathan Crombie had passed away 😢.

[@michaelobrien6412]

That production was the epitome of pure, wholesome and quality television entertainment. The casting, acting, music and scenery were superb! Although geared for a younger audience, I, an old bachelor at 55 years watched and marveled at the the episodes presented on PBS in 1985. Now at 84 and still a much older bachelor and still old "softie" enjoy watching "Anne" from time to time. Especially listening to Haygood Hardy's wonder theme.

[@michaelobrien6412]

Correction: Wonder, yes but wonderful to be sure.

[@christinetaylor1431]

With the terrible things going on in the world, we need to see these kinds of films. Please make them more afforadable. The price is way too high for regular people.

[@psicojeff2]

I love you Megan Follows

[@shireensaroea946]

Psicojeff B. M. Best woman in the world

[@Draconisrex1]

I so wish that we could get it on DvD. I have the VHS, but...

[@Lucky-ei6yh]

I got rid of all my VHS a long time ago, even if you can find a video player (which is unlikely) the tapes were almost nothing but white line's through the screen lol

[@anitaszczublewska448]

Uwielbiam ten film.

[@theresagreen9855]

When I first saw this I identified with Ann sherly puffed sleeves and I was a young black girl she identifies with every girl like her.

[@dayleyhouse]

Megan Follows IIIISSS Anne!!

[@alisondestefano1907]

This is my favorite show from Disney! I love the series! From ohio

[@brendalaird6942]

These are the good actors! Not the other ones who advertise themselves as the good ones.

[@leighannehagan2493]

The new version is a disgrace! Lucy Maud Montgomery would have risen from the grave to protest!

[@paulinegauthier1867]

The one that throws every single, woke trope at us and hopes we like it? Agreed! 🤮

[@beignet2012]

I love this movie so much. Wish this documentary was available in a clearer format. Is it part of the actual Anne DVD?

[@beckynelson6786]

Thevthingvabout Meghan us her intelligence.She knew how to give an indepth performance.

[@JellicleKat]

Well, I really wanted to watch this b/c I love these films but I can't hear it. Is there any way that you can repost this with louder sound?

[@cece4226]

I agree, the audio was way too low on this video. I thought something may have been wrong with my ears.

This was my favourite film series among the productions adapted from the novel Anne of Green Gables, although the sequel to the series in 2000 made me think a little, I can easily say that looking at the whole series, this film series is better than the Netfilx production, although some scenes in the script are different from the original text in the novel, I am sure that this will still be the most popular adaptation, at least there is no made-up scene about LGBT, Netfilx has publicly insulted the author of the novel in this regard, in my opinion.

[@-greentoad]

Its very unfortunate the sound is so low. Even with my sound turned up as loud as it would go, still struggling to hear. What a shame.

[@sullivanentertainment]

Hi! Yes, it would be great if we could improve it. It was attempted, but unfortunately nothing could be done without causing distortion.

[@lisadonovan1741]

~GORGEOUS GIRL!~PERFECT!~

[@lisadonovan1741]

~SO MUCH FUN!~TALENT~LANGUAGE and HISTORY~

[@Spitfire2019]

I love this movie, it takes fear out of uncertainties for a lot of young girls who might be in this same painful situation. God bless the writer & actress & actors who helped create this Movie. when in this year of 2024 with a very bad Democratic hateful usa

[@echenton]

So interesting!!!

[@robertwilkins8357]

The crew really should have warned shirts!

[@darthpanther247]

The ads on this are brutal. Waaay too many and they blast loudly which wouldn't be an issue except the audio on this is so quiet it's a really bad contrast. Disappointing Sullivan :'(

[@gygye]

no sound ?

[@otiliesandorova4287]

Anna oslavuje otvarate sampanske a kde je Gilbert?este vtedy zil on taky dobry herec nanho ste zabudli?😢😢

[@Vixen743]

I would love to meet Megan follows and have her sign my green gables movie set Believe it or not my name is Megan to that’s why I have so much sentimentalNess to this

[@บุดสาวันหัด-ค6ฟ]

เบียร์สดลีโอ ไม้แขวนเสื้อ ที่หนีบผ้า ยูโกะยูโกะ

[@Vero_la_fea]

19:37 😂😂😂

[@anikolakatos9571]

🤩🤩🥇😊

[@sandyhardin5617]

No one but Megan Fellows could have been Anne she was perfect! I’ve seen her in other shows and she was awful in them, but perfect as Anne!

[@paulinegauthier1867]

I thought she was great as Demici...

[@heatheralice89]

😀

[@beyondseeker7250]

Have you paid attention that Jonathan looks like Daniel Bruhl? In certain way they look very alike.

[@BinkyTheElf1]

You have not experienced Anne of Green Gables until you have read her in the original Japanese. 😉

[@paulinegauthier1867]

I doubt that, since Lucy Maud Montgomery was a Canadian author and Anne is a Canadian girl too. Would you mind NOT trying to take THIS away from us too? We've had Trudeau and his millions of foreigners taking EVERYTHING that's Canada away from us and we're fed up with it. I came here looking for the Canada I grew up in and wish I was still living in. You don't get to take OUR CANADIAN girls from us ever! 💔🇨🇦

[@paulaaaaleksandra1983]

Omg wow did i see hair straightener in 80s ? 😮😅 Americans have everything what a lucky country i wish to live there... ♥️🙏🏻💙

[@janef220]

I noticed that also. I didn’t know they existed then either!

[@paulinegauthier1867]

This is a CANADIAN production.