
Annie Was a Wonder
Family
Overview
In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short, narrator John Nesbitt tells the story of Scandinavian immigrant Annie Swenson, who worked as cook and housekeeper in his family's home while he was growing up.
Top Cast


John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)


Kathleen Freeman
Kathleen Freeman
Annie Swenson
Kathleen Freeman
Annie Swenson


Howard Negley
Howard Negley
Mr. Nesbitt
Howard Negley
Mr. Nesbitt


Ruth Lee
Ruth Lee
Mrs. Nesbitt
Ruth Lee
Mrs. Nesbitt


Sven Hugo Borg
Sven Hugo Borg
Gus
Sven Hugo Borg
Gus


Charles Bates
Charles Bates
Younger Son (uncredited)
Charles Bates
Younger Son (uncredited)
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