Annie Was a Wonder (1949)

01/29/1949 (US) • Family • 11m

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.

Annie Was a Wonder (1949)

01/29/1949 (US) • 11m

Family

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.

Top Billed Cast

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Kathleen Freeman

Annie Swenson

Howard Negley

Mr. Nesbitt

Ruth Lee

Mrs. Nesbitt

Sven Hugo Borg

Gus

Charles Bates

Younger Son (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

immigrant

nostalgia

housekeeper

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