Lights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical(1982)

Lights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical is a documentary that traces the creation of the 1982 film adaptation of Annie. The film follows director John Huston's vision as producers adapted the beloved Broadway musical for the screen, navigating script changes and casting decisions. A centerpiece of the documentary is the nationwide search to find the perfect Annie, revealing how producers narrowed thousands of hopefuls down to the lead role. Behind-the-scenes footage captures the production process from pre-production through completion, while interviews and archival material detail how the filmmakers conceived the movie's musical numbers. The documentary also explores an alternate version of "Easy Street" that was recorded during production but ultimately replaced in the final cut, offering insight into the creative choices that shaped the finished film.