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Annie Was a Wonder

Annie Was a Wonder

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

11 mins

Rating

4.1/10

Release Date

29 January 1949

Country

United States of America

Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman

Annie Swenson

Howard Negley

Howard Negley

Mr. Nesbitt

Ruth Lee

Ruth Lee

Mrs. Nesbitt

Sven Hugo Borg

Sven Hugo Borg

Gus

Charles Bates

Charles Bates

Younger Son (uncredited)

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