1949

Annie Was a Wonder

  • Family

In this entry in the Passing Parade series, narrator John Nesbitt tells the story of Annie Swenson, who worked as a cook/housekeeper in the Nesbitt home when he was growing up. Annie was one of thousands of Scandinavian immigrant girls who came to America in the early years of the 20th century in search of a better life.

Cast

Kathleen FreemanAnnie Swenson
Howard NegleyMr. Nesbitt
Ruth LeeMrs. Nesbitt
Sven Hugo BorgGus
Charles BatesYounger Son (uncredited)
John NesbittNarrator (voice)

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