Gentle Annie
"ROMANCE RIDES THE TRAIL OF A THOUSAND THRILLS!"
Originally released in 1944. Gentle Annie is a western/romance film. directed by Andrew Marton. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Craig, Donna Reed, and Marjorie Main
Synopsis
The Goss family live on a farm they call the dust bowl where the wind blows during the day and the coyotes howl at night. When the train is robbed, everyone thinks that Cotton and Violet were the ones that did the job, but no one has any proof. US Marshal Lloyd Richland comes into town in disguise to find the truth and he finds that the sheriff is corrupt and that the Goss family is gosh darn nice. They take in Richland and a stranded woman named Mary without any questions. Cotton believes that Sheriff Tatum shot their pa in the back, and the sheriff is now trying to plug the boys. Richland is looking for the train robbers, and at the same time is keeping an eye on Tatum and the lovely young Mary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Craig
as Lloyd Richland aka Rich Williams
Donna Reed
as Mary Lingen
Marjorie Main
as Annie Goss
Harry Morgan
as Cottonwood Goss (as Henry Morgan)
Paul Langton
as Violet Goss
Barton MacLane
as Sheriff Tatum
John Philliber
as Barrow
Morris Ankrum
as Deputy Gansby
Noah Beery
as Hansen (Noah Berry Sr.)
Frank Darien
as Jake
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gentle Annie about?
The Goss family live on a farm they call the dust bowl where the wind blows during the day and the coyotes howl at night. When the train is robbed, everyone thinks that Cotton and Violet were the o...
Who directed Gentle Annie?
Gentle Annie was directed by Andrew Marton.
How long is Gentle Annie?
Gentle Annie has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Gentle Annie released?
Gentle Annie was released on December 5, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gentle Annie?
The main cast of Gentle Annie includes James Craig, Donna Reed, Marjorie Main, Harry Morgan, Paul Langton.