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Are you looking for some wholesome family entertainment?  Bring home Anne of Green Gables for the holidays.   Anne of Green Gables is based on the 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery.  It was written for all ages to enjoy and has been considered a classic since the mid-twentieth century. PBS has brought the characters to life in these 3 DVDs available in the PBS shop . Check out my interview with Ella Ballentine, the star of Anne of Green Gables:  http://www.chattypattysplace.com/2018/09/my-interview-with-ella-ballentine-from.html Anne Shirley earns a spot at Queen's College in far-off Charlottetown, but when Anne departs, Matthew and Marilla feel a sudden emptiness in their lives. And in Charlottetown, Anne is overwhelmed by loneliness, city life, and the pressure of intense competition - especially from Gilbert Blythe. Facing difficult choices, will Anne find that the dark cloud over her life does have a silver lining?...

Ella Ballentine is well know for her role as Anne Shirley in the classic Anne of Green Gables.  I was given the opportunity to interview Ella recently.  Here is my interview: How has your stage acting helped you in your current career? Stage acting really helped me develop my tools I use as an actor. I started with stage, not film, so it gave me an introduction into what it would mean to be an actor. I guess also because mustical theater has many songs and dances you have to learn, it helped me now when I have to learn so many lines. How do you or did you relate to your character Anne Shirley? I get that question a lot and I find as times goes by I always have different answers.  I think while shooting the first film Anne and I were very outgoing, curious young girls.  I was always bubbly and excited to meet new people.  I found shooting the second two films I related to Anne much more than before.  Her dynamic changes wi...