• Annie is a true classic of musicals
  • The musical has several big-screen adaptations
  • Watch our video for facts on the Annie movies!

The original 1977 Broadway musical Annie was inspired and adapted by the American daily comic strip Little Orphan Annie by Harold Allen which was most popular during the 1930s.

Annie: Fun Facts About The Films

The stage music for Annie was created by Charles Strouse with lyrics by Martin Charnin and the book written by Thomas Meehan. The show was an instant success giving the likes of Andrea McArdle and Sarah Jessica Parker a shot of fame.

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Watch the video to find out more about the Annie movies!