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Miss Annie Rooney (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1942, Miss Annie Rooney is a drama film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 82 minutes. “Glamor girls beware!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A poor girl falls for a wealthy young man. He invites her to his gala birthday party, but she doesn't have the right kind of dress to wear, so her family and friends band together to raise money to get her the proper dress.

Who’s in it. Miss Annie Rooney stars Shirley Temple as Annie Rooney, William Gargan as Mr. Timothy Rooney, Guy Kibbee as Grandpop and Dickie Moore as Marty White, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Miss Annie Rooney has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miss Annie Rooney page.

If you liked it. Fans of Miss Annie Rooney tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Miss Annie Rooney (1942)?
In US, Miss Annie Rooney is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Miss Annie Rooney worth watching?
Miss Annie Rooney holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Miss Annie Rooney?
Miss Annie Rooney stars Shirley Temple, William Gargan, Guy Kibbee, Dickie Moore and Peggy Ryan.
When was Miss Annie Rooney released?
Miss Annie Rooney was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.