Anne of Green Gables is a classic series that has been around in many different formats such as movies, books and even as a stage show. If you are a fan of this series, you might find yourself dreaming of being a spunky and talkative girl who can take on the world. In the original series, Anne was an orphan who was mistakenly sent to the wrong home, a dreamy farmhouse on Prince Edward Island in the old-fashioned town of Avonlea that has oh so much charm it almost hurts! Check out below more about the upcoming PBS Anne Of Green Gables movie, along with more info about the series. Don’t miss the quotes at the end, some of them just sweep me away to this magical old-fashioned world. I can be spunky like Anne, right?
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Anne of Green Gables all started in 1908 when Lucy Maud Montgomery published the first book titled Anne of Green Gables, followed by a series that included 10 more books. The first movie was in 1919 titled Anne of Green Gables, a silent movie and was followed by 3 more movies, 12 television movies and 6 television series.
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This Thanksgiving, which is November 24, 2016, PBS will air the Anne of Green Gables movie, based on the 1908 book of the same name by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The PBS movie will star Ella Ballentine as Anne Shirley, Martin Sheen as Matthew Cuthbert and Sara Botsford as Marilla Cuthbert. The movie was first produced in Canada and aired in Canada back on February 15, 2016.
This PBS movie tells the story of Anne Shirley, an active 11-year-old girl who is an orphan. She is sent to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. However, the Cuthbert’s wanted to adopt a boy so he could help with chores around their farm. Now, Anne has to learn to navigate through her new home and new surroundings.
I love movie, television and book quotes so here are some quotes from the 1908 book and the 1985 television movie.
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Anne Of Green Gables Book Quotes
Chapter 2-Anne Shirley talking to Matthew Cuthbert-
Anne- “But am I talking too much? People are always telling me I do. Would you rather I didn’t talk? If you say so I’ll stop. I can STOP when I make up my mind to it, although it’s difficult.”
Chapter 15- Anne Shirley talking to Diana Barry-
Anne- “Isn’t it good just to be alive on a day like this? I pity the people who aren’t born yet for missing it. They may have good days, of course, but they can never have this one.”
Chapter 16-Anne Shirley talking to Marilla Cuthbert-
Anne- “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn’t it? Look at these maple branches. Don’t they give you a thrill—several thrills? I’m going to decorate my room with them.”
Anne Of Green Gables Movie Quotes
Conversation between Anne Shirley and Marilla Cuthbert-
Anne- “Can’t you even imagine you’re in the depths of despair?”
Marilla- “No I cannot. To despair is to turn your back on God.”
Conversation between Diana Barry and Anne Shirley-
Diana- “I wish I were rich, and I could spend the whole summer at a hotel, eating ice cream and chicken salad.”
Anne- “You know something, Diana? We are rich. We have sixteen years to our credit, and we both have wonderful imaginations. We should be as happy as queens.”
So are you excited for the new Anne of Green Gables movie? Tell me all about your dreamy love (or not!) for this series!
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I love the quotes you have chosen! I also had no idea so many TV movies and television series had been done on Anne of Green Gables. Such a classic. We’ll be on the lookout for it this Thanksgiving. My 10 year old stepdaughter would surely enjoy the film!
Looks like it will be a really sweet movie! Love how you’re getting us all excited for this with the quotes!
I can’t wait to see this. I love how PBS has been having such great programming that is entertaining and great for families.
I love the quotes! Is the movie coming back into vogue? It was such a classic for me. I loved it.
I love that this movie is being remade. Kids now days need to have some sense of innocence again. Anne of Green Gables of perfect for that!
Would you believe that I have never watched this movie?! The quote seem like she is a funny person, yet can be serious too. Am I right? Will def. have to check it out so I can find out what she is like!
I wanted to be Anne when I grew up. I can’t wait to see this movie!
I’ve been a big fan all my life. Cannot wait to see how this series turns out!
I am going to read this book to my kids starting this week! I want them to see the movie because they will love it.
I cannot wait for the movie! I’ve loved Anne all my life (my middle name is Anne though, so I may be biased). The talking quote, that is the story of my life. haha It’s pretty difficult for me to stop too. 🙂
Anne of Green Gables is one of the best movies of all time and has the best quotes, I can’t wait till this new one comes out.
My daughter and I can’t wait to see this and I love that it’s coming out during Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing.
I LOVE Anne of Green Gables! That is one of the best movies and books in my opinion! I can’t wait to go see it! I will probably have to drag my husband 🙂
This looks like it is going to be awesome. All these quotes definitely have me in the mood to watch.
The quote that you highlighted about being sad that people not born yet can’t enjoy this day is right on. I try to have a positive attitude as much as I can.
I loved reading this book growing up, so to see something like this come to PBS is great. I can’t wait!
I am really looking forward to this! I am hoping that my daughter wants to read the book with me pretty soon so we can enjoy the movie together.
I remember watching Anne of Green Gables when I was growing up. These are some great quotes and they are very nostalgic for those of us who remember her.
I watched bits and pieces of this growing up but have never read the books. However, it is something I would like to do with my daughter.
I can’t wait to see this movie! I’m going to share with my daughter too so she can see what I grew up with! Amber N
I can’t wait to see this! I’ve been looking forward to this so much and I’m planning on watching it with my little boys 🙂
Originally I was going to write that the second quote was my fave, until I read the last quote. I want to be rich and spend an entire summer at a hotel with room service too!! lol
I had no idea that they were making it into a film but I can’t wait. I loved Anne of Green Gables, a great read x
I didn’t even realize this was coming out! I just love all the quotes 🙂 I can’t wait to see it!
These are great quotes. I especially love the one about those who haven’t been born yet. I really liked the book so the movie should be great.
I like the quotes you have posted. I am looking forward to this one.
I love that quote ‘I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.’ I didn’t know there was a movie, but I remember the book!
I am a big fan of quotes. I constantly seek quotes from goodreads website. So this is such a great collection. Makes me want to see this movie! It has been so long since I read this classic.
Awesome selection of quotes. I have a slight obsession with collecting inspiring and thought provoking quotes that resonate true to me.