Aileen Quinn Movies
Former child actress Aileen Quinn is best remembered for her ingratiating performance as Little Orphan Annie in the lavish 1982 screen version of the popular musical Annie. Her film career following the film was short and sweet, ending with her playing Princess Zora in the Muppets' version of The Frog Prince (1988). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide- 1988
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Based on the classic fairy tale, this musical children's film follows the well-known story of a beautiful princess (Aileen Quinn) who wouldn't keep a promise. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- 1983
Charm World's Lady Slipper takes on a nasty villain with the help of her friends in this animated story for children. ~ Kristie Hassen, All Movie Guide
- 1982
Though it isn't as engaging as the classic musical version of Frank L. Baum's timeless fantasy, this animated version of The Wizard of Oz remains a professional, entertaining production that should appeal to young children. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide
This family classic is adapted from the Broadway musical, which was based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie. During the Great Depression in New York City, a plucky red-haired scrapper named Annie (Aileen Quinn) is the voice of hope for her fellow orphans who live under the supervision of drunken floozy Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett). Annie's spirit is fueled by the belief that her real parents dropped her off at the orphanage with a half of a locket, promising to return for her with the other half. One day, the dingy orphanage is visited by the sophisticated Grace Farrell (Ann Reinking), personal secretary to conservative politician Oliver Warbucks (Albert Finney). In order to improve his image, Grace brings Annie to the Warbucks estate for a weeklong visit. Annie quickly wins the hearts of servants and politicians alike, eventually even bringing her song of hope, "Tomorrow," to President Roosevelt in Washington. Warbucks and Grace even go so far as to perform a public search for Annie's parents, creating an opportunity for Miss Hannigan, Rooster (Tim Curry), and Lily (Bernadette Peters) to scam their way to the reward money. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, (more)
