Quirky on Instagram: "💞 “Annie” (2014) is a contemporary, musical film update of the classic Broadway show, setting the story in modern-day New York City. The plot centers on Annie Bennett (Quvenzhané Wallis), a smart, optimistic 10-year-old girl living in an abusive foster home under the care of the bitter, former pop star Colleen Hannigan (Cameron Diaz). Annie’s life changes when she is rescued from an accident by wealthy mobile phone mogul and mayoral candidate William “Will” Stacks (Jamie F

Movie Clips on Instagram: "### **Annie (2014)** 🎭 **Genre:** Musical | Comedy | Family | Drama 👨‍💻 **Director:** Will Gluck ✍️ **Writers:** Will Gluck (screenplay), Thomas Meehan (based on the Broadway musical), Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin 🌍 **Language:** English 🕒 **Runtime:** 118 minutes 📅 **Release Date:** December 19, 2014 📖 **Storyline** *Annie* is a heartwarming musical comedy that follows the story of a spirited and optimistic young orphan named **Annie** (Quvenzhané Wallis), l

3.1M Commanders on Instagram: "Allison Smith began her Broadway career at age nine in “Evita,” then at ten took the role of Annie in the musical “Annie” in 1980. She performed the lead for nearly three years, exceeding 1,000 shows, making her the youngest and longest-running star of the production. In “Annie,” Smith famously sang “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” a song depicting orphans’ tough lives under Miss Hannigan. Her 1982 live performance captured raw frustration, resonating with audiences."

History Decoded on Instagram: "In an unexpected moment during a 1982 rehearsal, child actress Allison Smith-famous for her role as Annie-delivered what would later be hailed as one of the most unexpectedly hard rap intros ever. While giving a stage cue, she unintentionally dropped a line with such sharp rhythm and intensity that it sounded like a battle rap verse. The moment was caught on a hot mic, buried in rehearsal archives for years. Decades later, the clip resurfaced and I Partner quickly