--- product_id: 12982153 title: "E1 ENTERTAINMENT, Anne of Green Gables: 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition" price: "€ 147.54" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12982153-e1-entertainment-anne-of-green-gables-20th-anniversary-collectors-edition store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # E1 ENTERTAINMENT, Anne of Green Gables: 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition **Price:** € 147.54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** E1 ENTERTAINMENT, Anne of Green Gables: 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition - **How much does it cost?** € 147.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12982153-e1-entertainment-anne-of-green-gables-20th-anniversary-collectors-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Canadian novelist Lucy Maud Montgomery has her Anne of Green Gables novel brought to the screen in this three-part production. The first part of the story finds young Anne Shirley settling into her new life after arriving at the farm of her adoptive parents Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert. The second part of the tale finds Anne transforming from a bright young adolescent to a well-established teacher. The third and final part of the story sees Anne moving to New York with her husband Gilbert, and then back to Avonlea, where Gilbert becomes a soldier and goes missing during wartime. Review: The Essence of Anne (Movies 1 & 2) - I was first introduced to movies 1 & 2 when I was a late teen (over a decade ago), during one of the PBS telethons. I had not read the books before, so I had nothing to compare them to (perhaps that's a good thing). For me, the acting is top notch, the storyline uplifting, scenery/locations breathtaking, and the score *particularly the theme* enthralling (although not included on the soundtrack, the piano rendition by Jonathon Lee is amazing)! I can't believe it's taken me this long to add to my collection. In November I was able to finally purchase the book set, and have since eagerly devoured books 1-8. I highly recommend any fan of the movie series to do this; there's so much depth to the story than is portrayed on screen! I will say that I'm a tad disappointed now in regards to the 2nd movie, being it contains very little of the events and characters of book 2, and basically skipped all of book 3 (which chronicles Anne & Gilbert's 4 college years at Redmond). Too, we see the formation of new characters; combining 2 or 3 originals into one. For example, Morgan Harris = Roy Gardner (book 3), and Mr. Grayson (book 4); Emmeline Harris = Sophie Sinclaire, & Elizabeth Grayson (book 4) ; Margaret Harris = Miss Sarah Pringle, Mrs. Campbell, & Mrs. Adoniram Gibson (book 4); Pauline Harris = Pauline Gibson (book 4). I suppose it had to be done to accommodate the merging of books 2-4 into one cohesive story. But I would have preferred that the movies stayed closer to the books. Really, it would have been better to leave out book 4, and focus on books 2, 3, & 5 for the second movie, and 6-8 for the third. I haven't seen the 3'd movie in years; but have plans as soon as I finish pt. 2 of the second movie. Unfortunately, it really doesn't follow any of LMM's book series at all (aside from one event). The books were set in the late Victorian era (1876- onward; for in-depth info on each books timeline, etc. go here: anneofgreengables.wikia(DOT)com/wiki/Anne_of_Green_Gables_Wiki ), whereas the movies are set in the mid to late Edwardian period. The last book in the "Anne" set- "Rilla of Ingleside"- takes place during WW1, but is centered around her oldest children. The only semi-consolation is, at least Megan (Anne), and Jonathan (Gilbert) reprise their roles, and gives fans a little closure for their characters romantic storyline; along with some deleted scenes. _______ I chose to go with the "Collector's Edition", being my research has lead me to believe the "Restoration" is not much of an improvement-- at least for the money; and the 4th movie sounds like a downright abomination! **You might want to check out this site for a comprehensive comparison of some of the releases (namely the "Restored/Restoration" vs. "Collector's (Anniversary)" edition**: avonleavignettes(DOT)com/anne/comparison.html avonleavignettes(DOT)com/anne/comparison2.html avonleavignettes(DOT)com/misc/restoration.html avonleavignettes(DOT)com/misc/20threview.html ________ In conclusion, I highly recommend this series for those that enjoy period drama, or are looking for something suitable for family viewing (at least 1 & 2)! I feel this trilogy series really brings to life the essence of this beloved book series, and for that- despite some major changes- I'll still give it 5 stars! Other film adaptations like it: "Christy" (short lived TV series 1994/95) based on Catherine Marshall's novel. And a brand new television series by the Hallmark channel entitled "When Calls the Heart", based on Janette Oke's "Canadian West" book series. _______ **Side note, there is an interesting interview here with Kevin Sullivan about the movies, and some reasons of his for writing them the way he did: avonlea.hu/guide/interviews/kevin_sullivan As mentioned in that interview, there was a lawsuit between him and LMM's heirs, so perhaps that had a bearing on the storyline of the 3'd movie? Perhaps this is also why nobody else has attempted to make another adaptation? ...I for one would be interested in seeing another interpretation more true to the books, but I have doubts that it will ever happen.** Review: Contains all 3 Anne movies, 2 new documentaries and some extras - Anne of Green Gables The Collection This DVD collection consists of all three Anne movies - Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Green Gables -The Sequel and Anne of Green Gables -The Continuing Story. There are audio commentaries on each of the discs as well as additional bonus features such as additional footage, deleted scenes, the missing episode "Marilla Cuthbert's Death", and two new documentaries "L.M. Montgomery Island" and "Kevin Sullivan's Classic", as well as a featurette on WWI , a historical commentary by Kevin Sullivan. Here's a brief review of each of the Anne movies: Anne of Green Gables I loved reading the Anne of Green Gables stories when I was a teenager, and then I discovered the DVDs as an adult, and found that Anne's story will always be a treasured classic, one that I can watch over & over again. The story of the orphan Anne who is taken in by two siblings, Matthew & Marilla Cuthbert is so appealing for all the characters are people we can relate to & love. Anne is a fiery, wilful redhead, played excellently by Megan Fellows. She is ambitious, hot-tempered, and yet possesses a vulnerability that makes her so lovable. Richard Farnsworth is amazing as the soft-spoken Matthew Cuthbert who loves Anne unconditionally, and Colleen Dewhurst plays Marilla Cuthbert, an aging spinster, who seems like a curmudgeon, but is really a softie when it comes to Anne...the stories of Anne's adventures will make your heart sing, and yearn for more innocent times, when kids played with a carefree spirit, and no worries...when imagination was put to good use, and the great outdoors were a main source of entertainment. Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel Contrary to some reviews, I truly enjoyed this DVD. Megan Fellowes reprises her role as Anne Shirley, who embarks on an adventure when she takes up a teaching position at Kingsport Ladies College, finding challenges & romance along the way...but as always, Anne finds her way back to Avonlea. I won't give too much away here, but suffice to say that this DVD is worth watching[ despite being very loosely adapted from the books] if only because all the characters are played so well by the actors/actresses. Megan Fellowes performance is truly a joy to watch, she is an amazing actress with a great range of emotions, and the story flows smoothly, with humor, heartache, and romance. What more could one ask for? Anne of Green Gables - The Continuing Story This was the worst in the Anne series and is only worth watching for Megan Fellowes' performance. As always, she does an amazing job as Anne, and in fact I could never imagine any other actress doing justice to Anne's character! Back to the DVD, I felt that the writers did a poor job of continuing Anne & Gilbert's story...they got them married off in a jiffy [when so many fans were eagerly anticipating a nice, long-drawn fairytale wedding], and then after a brief stint in NY, Gilbert enlists in WW I! So, Anne of course has to go find him when he is reported missing, and the adventures she encounters along the way make up the rest of the story. This sequel is definitely the weakest in the DVD trilogy, but nevertheless a worthwhile watch, if only to see Anne again, and if you yearn for the Anne of before...then I suggest watching the earlier two DVDs which are far superior in production and acting to this one. CONCLUSION - I'd only recommend purchasing this DVD set if you don't already own the individual DVDs and are keen to view the new documentaries. Actually, it might help to shop around as I've seen this DVD set retailing at much less at other places. Also, there's a new Kevin Sullivan production of Anne titled "Anne of Green Gables - a New Beginning, which purports to trace Anne's life before she came to live with the Cuthberts, but which apparently is not based on the LM Montgomery books. I'm not sure as to when this DVD is being released, but some fans might want to wait till all four Anne movies are released in one complete set. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,224 Reviews | ## Images ![E1 ENTERTAINMENT, Anne of Green Gables: 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611zCc0nH4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Essence of Anne (Movies 1 & 2) *by A***E on January 19, 2014* I was first introduced to movies 1 & 2 when I was a late teen (over a decade ago), during one of the PBS telethons. I had not read the books before, so I had nothing to compare them to (perhaps that's a good thing). For me, the acting is top notch, the storyline uplifting, scenery/locations breathtaking, and the score *particularly the theme* enthralling (although not included on the soundtrack, the piano rendition by Jonathon Lee is amazing)! I can't believe it's taken me this long to add to my collection. In November I was able to finally purchase the book set, and have since eagerly devoured books 1-8. I highly recommend any fan of the movie series to do this; there's so much depth to the story than is portrayed on screen! I will say that I'm a tad disappointed now in regards to the 2nd movie, being it contains very little of the events and characters of book 2, and basically skipped all of book 3 (which chronicles Anne & Gilbert's 4 college years at Redmond). Too, we see the formation of new characters; combining 2 or 3 originals into one. For example, Morgan Harris = Roy Gardner (book 3), and Mr. Grayson (book 4); Emmeline Harris = Sophie Sinclaire, & Elizabeth Grayson (book 4) ; Margaret Harris = Miss Sarah Pringle, Mrs. Campbell, & Mrs. Adoniram Gibson (book 4); Pauline Harris = Pauline Gibson (book 4). I suppose it had to be done to accommodate the merging of books 2-4 into one cohesive story. But I would have preferred that the movies stayed closer to the books. Really, it would have been better to leave out book 4, and focus on books 2, 3, & 5 for the second movie, and 6-8 for the third. I haven't seen the 3'd movie in years; but have plans as soon as I finish pt. 2 of the second movie. Unfortunately, it really doesn't follow any of LMM's book series at all (aside from one event). The books were set in the late Victorian era (1876- onward; for in-depth info on each books timeline, etc. go here: anneofgreengables.wikia(DOT)com/wiki/Anne_of_Green_Gables_Wiki ), whereas the movies are set in the mid to late Edwardian period. The last book in the "Anne" set- "Rilla of Ingleside"- takes place during WW1, but is centered around her oldest children. The only semi-consolation is, at least Megan (Anne), and Jonathan (Gilbert) reprise their roles, and gives fans a little closure for their characters romantic storyline; along with some deleted scenes. _______ I chose to go with the "Collector's Edition", being my research has lead me to believe the "Restoration" is not much of an improvement-- at least for the money; and the 4th movie sounds like a downright abomination! **You might want to check out this site for a comprehensive comparison of some of the releases (namely the "Restored/Restoration" vs. "Collector's (Anniversary)" edition**: avonleavignettes(DOT)com/anne/comparison.html avonleavignettes(DOT)com/anne/comparison2.html avonleavignettes(DOT)com/misc/restoration.html avonleavignettes(DOT)com/misc/20threview.html ________ In conclusion, I highly recommend this series for those that enjoy period drama, or are looking for something suitable for family viewing (at least 1 & 2)! I feel this trilogy series really brings to life the essence of this beloved book series, and for that- despite some major changes- I'll still give it 5 stars! Other film adaptations like it: "Christy" (short lived TV series 1994/95) based on Catherine Marshall's novel. And a brand new television series by the Hallmark channel entitled "When Calls the Heart", based on Janette Oke's "Canadian West" book series. _______ **Side note, there is an interesting interview here with Kevin Sullivan about the movies, and some reasons of his for writing them the way he did: avonlea.hu/guide/interviews/kevin_sullivan As mentioned in that interview, there was a lawsuit between him and LMM's heirs, so perhaps that had a bearing on the storyline of the 3'd movie? Perhaps this is also why nobody else has attempted to make another adaptation? ...I for one would be interested in seeing another interpretation more true to the books, but I have doubts that it will ever happen.** ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Contains all 3 Anne movies, 2 new documentaries and some extras *by Z***S on March 19, 2007* Anne of Green Gables The Collection This DVD collection consists of all three Anne movies - Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Green Gables -The Sequel and Anne of Green Gables -The Continuing Story. There are audio commentaries on each of the discs as well as additional bonus features such as additional footage, deleted scenes, the missing episode "Marilla Cuthbert's Death", and two new documentaries "L.M. Montgomery Island" and "Kevin Sullivan's Classic", as well as a featurette on WWI , a historical commentary by Kevin Sullivan. Here's a brief review of each of the Anne movies: Anne of Green Gables I loved reading the Anne of Green Gables stories when I was a teenager, and then I discovered the DVDs as an adult, and found that Anne's story will always be a treasured classic, one that I can watch over & over again. The story of the orphan Anne who is taken in by two siblings, Matthew & Marilla Cuthbert is so appealing for all the characters are people we can relate to & love. Anne is a fiery, wilful redhead, played excellently by Megan Fellows. She is ambitious, hot-tempered, and yet possesses a vulnerability that makes her so lovable. Richard Farnsworth is amazing as the soft-spoken Matthew Cuthbert who loves Anne unconditionally, and Colleen Dewhurst plays Marilla Cuthbert, an aging spinster, who seems like a curmudgeon, but is really a softie when it comes to Anne...the stories of Anne's adventures will make your heart sing, and yearn for more innocent times, when kids played with a carefree spirit, and no worries...when imagination was put to good use, and the great outdoors were a main source of entertainment. Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel Contrary to some reviews, I truly enjoyed this DVD. Megan Fellowes reprises her role as Anne Shirley, who embarks on an adventure when she takes up a teaching position at Kingsport Ladies College, finding challenges & romance along the way...but as always, Anne finds her way back to Avonlea. I won't give too much away here, but suffice to say that this DVD is worth watching[ despite being very loosely adapted from the books] if only because all the characters are played so well by the actors/actresses. Megan Fellowes performance is truly a joy to watch, she is an amazing actress with a great range of emotions, and the story flows smoothly, with humor, heartache, and romance. What more could one ask for? Anne of Green Gables - The Continuing Story This was the worst in the Anne series and is only worth watching for Megan Fellowes' performance. As always, she does an amazing job as Anne, and in fact I could never imagine any other actress doing justice to Anne's character! Back to the DVD, I felt that the writers did a poor job of continuing Anne & Gilbert's story...they got them married off in a jiffy [when so many fans were eagerly anticipating a nice, long-drawn fairytale wedding], and then after a brief stint in NY, Gilbert enlists in WW I! So, Anne of course has to go find him when he is reported missing, and the adventures she encounters along the way make up the rest of the story. This sequel is definitely the weakest in the DVD trilogy, but nevertheless a worthwhile watch, if only to see Anne again, and if you yearn for the Anne of before...then I suggest watching the earlier two DVDs which are far superior in production and acting to this one. CONCLUSION - I'd only recommend purchasing this DVD set if you don't already own the individual DVDs and are keen to view the new documentaries. Actually, it might help to shop around as I've seen this DVD set retailing at much less at other places. Also, there's a new Kevin Sullivan production of Anne titled "Anne of Green Gables - a New Beginning, which purports to trace Anne's life before she came to live with the Cuthberts, but which apparently is not based on the LM Montgomery books. I'm not sure as to when this DVD is being released, but some fans might want to wait till all four Anne movies are released in one complete set. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nostalgic, wholesome, and a classic *by A***. on May 22, 2025* I can't believe I can watch these again after all these years. This is just as I remembered back when I was a little girl. My mom introduced this to me when I was really young, but I didn't understand a lot of it. Now that I'm older, I understand so much more of it now. It really makes me want to go back in time to when times were simpler, read a book, go take a walk in the fields and just enjoy the fresh air while talking to a neighbor or a friend. My mom remembered more than I did, ofc lol. The quality is wonderful! It plays well! The sound is a bit quiet so I had to turn up the volume a little. But, again, it plays well. I wish it had subtitles, but we eventually got used to not having them. Oh, and, it makes me grateful that I have some English in me so I can copy the accent and learn new English terms lol. ## Frequently Bought Together - Anne of Green Gables: 20th Anniversary - Anne Of Green Gables - The Sequel - Anne Of Green Gables - The Continuing Story --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12982153-e1-entertainment-anne-of-green-gables-20th-anniversary-collectors-edition](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12982153-e1-entertainment-anne-of-green-gables-20th-anniversary-collectors-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-09-26*