Annie Was a Wonder

1949 | 11 minutes | 4.1 ★ (8)

Annie Was a Wonder
  • Overview

    In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short, narrator John Nesbitt tells the story of Scandinavian immigrant Annie Swenson, who worked as cook and housekeeper in his family's home while he was growing up.

  • Release Date

    29 January 1949

  • DirectingEdward L. Cahn
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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