Former child actress Dawn O'Day played the title character, orphan Anne Shirley, and dropped her name and rechristened herself Anne Shirley.

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 ...

Mrs. Barry's disfavor put Anne through some true turmoil, but Anne's winning personality won the day, clearing up the misunderstanding. The last couple of weeks' episodes of Anne Shirley have ...

leaving Anne with short hair that surprises her classmates the next day. Anne Shirley Episode 7 will follow Anne during her summer break as she reenacts a story by riding a boat alone down a stream.