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Who's that little cheddar box, the one with where he all burn locks? Who do you see? It's little orphan Annie. Sandy and Sandy make a pair, they never seem to have a care. Cute little she, this little orphan Annie. Bright eyes, cheeks of rosy glow, there's a store of healthiness handy. Mite's eyes always on the go, if you want to know. Barks says Sandy, always wears a sunny smile. Now wouldn't it be worth the while, if you could be like little orphan Annie. Here we are, read…

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In Testing For Diamonds, part of the beloved series Little Orphan Annie, our young heroine and her friends find themselves on a remote South Pacific island after being made royalty by the native chief, Zappiti. The episode opens with Annie and her companions examining the feathered cloaks they received, which are adorned with sparkling clasps that may be diamonds. Their excitement builds as they consider the implications of such a discovery, imagining the wealth that could come from these precious stones.

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Little Orphan Annie, Episode 1538

Testing For Diamonds

Wednesday, January 1, 1936 · 14:33

Little Orphan Annie, Episode 1538

Testing For Diamonds

Wednesday, January 1, 1936 · 14:33

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Annie and her friends discover that the feathered cloaks they received from the native chief may contain diamonds, but they face the harsh reality of their situation on the isolated island.

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