Board Thread:"I Want to Know"/@comment-4934571-20130627181243/@comment-3493059-20130702082706

Linda Hutton replied! Here's what she said:

Hello Susannah-

We have often wondered about the George Stewart/ Paul Kelly aspect as well.

'''We continue (after 10 years) to research this movie and do live presentations of it. We have found absolutely no pictures (ie movie stills) to suggest that Gilbert was played by anyone but Paul Kelly.'''

'''We also have no written proof that George Stewart ever played Gilbert. All the articles and advertising of the day focus on Mary Miles Minter only.'''

We do have, however, a descriptive entry for the film from the American Film Institute online catalog that says the cast were: etc.
 * Mary Miles Minter (Anne Shirley)
 * Paul Kelly (Gilbert Blythe)
 * Marcia Harris (Marilla)

at the bottom of the list is:
 * Carolyn Lee (Mrs. Barry)
 * Jack B. Hollis (Rev. Figtree)
 * George Stewart

'''Stewart is not identified as any character. Perhaps he was an ‘extra’ or a villager.''' I think you can safely say that there were not two actors playing Gilbert! All the best with your website.

Linda Hutton (& Jack Hutton) '''PS We wouldn’t mind a link from your Anne of Green Gables Wiki website to the Bala’s Museum website. Thanks!'''

So I guess this means we can put that matter to rest now. :)