The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) The Diary of Anne Frank

The Diary of Anne Frank ★★★½ 1959 In June 1945, a liberated Jewish refugee returns to the hidden third floor of an Amsterdam factory where he finds the diary kept by his youngest daughter, Anne. The document recounts their years in hiding from the Nazis. Based on the actual diary of 13-year-old Anne Frank, killed in a death camp during WWII. 150m/B VHS, Wide. Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, Shelley Winters, Richard Beymer, Gusti Huber, Ed Wynn, Lou Jacobi, Diane Baker; Director: George Stevens; Writer: William Mellor. Oscars '59: Art Dir./Set Dec., B&W, B&W Cinematog., Support. Actress (Winters).

At-a-glance
Year Released 1959
Length (in minutes) 150
Display Black & White
Formats VHS, Wide.
National Film Registry
Awards
Year Source Award
1959 Oscars Art Dir / Set Dec
1959 Oscars B&W
1959 Oscars B&W Cinematog
1959 Oscars Support Actress
Credits
Role Name
Actor Ed Wynn
Actor Joseph Schildkraut
Actor Gusti Huber
Actor Millie Perkins
Actor Shelley Winters
Actor Lou Jacobi
Actor Diane Baker
Actor Richard Beymer
Cinematographer William Mellor
Director George Stevens