Anne Shirley

Biography

Anne Shirley (born Dawn Evelyeen Paris) 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

Murder, My Sweet

as Ann Grayle

City Girl

as Marie Tustine

All That Money Can Buy

as Mary Stone

Stella Dallas

as Laurel "Lollie" Dallas

Three on a Match

as Vivian Revere as a Child

The Purchase Price

as Sarah Tipton (uncredited)

Anne of Green Gables

as Anne Shirley

Bombardier

as Burton Hughes

Steamboat Round the Bend

as Fleety Belle

Liliom

as Louise