Anne of Green Gables

This was a nice, sweet story of an orphan girl who wins the hearts of all she meets. The movie does a nice job of bringing Anne to life, and showing her enthusiasm and hard work and determination. Most of Anne's "predicaments / learning experiences" are chronicled in this TV version. The character of the minister's wife is eliminated (Anne's teacher, Miss Stacy, replaces her in the stories she plays a part), and the Gilbert storyline is changed significantly. But the love and pride of Marilla and Matthew shine through wonderfully. I honestly pictured Diana as much prettier, and Anne as more homely (at least at the age of 12). But the casting and acting was otherwise spot-on.