and in Ontario, the film used an Edwardian-era setting to create a "softer, brighter" visual feel. Part 1: The Arrival The first part covers Anne’s arrival at Green Gables and her struggle to belong:
Initially advised against the role, Dewhurst provided a performance that humanized the stern Marilla. Richard Farnsworth (Matthew Cuthbert): Anne of Green Gables - 1985 - 2 Parts
Anne and Gilbert compete for the Queen’s Academy entrance exams . Anne wins the Avery Scholarship (full ride to college). Gilbert, beaten but respectful, watches her triumph. Marilla and Matthew are proud. The Unforgettable Magic of Anne of Green Gables
The first installment introduces us to the high-spirited, red-headed orphan Anne Shirley, who is mistakenly sent to . Siblings Matthew ( Richard Farnsworth ) and Marilla Cuthbert ( Colleen Dewhurst ) had requested a boy to help with farm chores, but instead, they received a girl with a "vivid imagination" and a "fiery personality". Key Highlights: Anne wins the Avery Scholarship (full ride to college)