The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank was published in 1947. When the book was published many people were affected by it. He started to become more and more famous all over the world. In a very short time, 30 million copies of the book were sold. Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett decided to create a play based on Anne Frank's book. The show was a huge success and was nominated for 8 Oscars and won 3. After George Stevens decided to make a film about Anne Frank. There were some famous actors in the film such as Shelley Winters as Mrs. Van Pels and Millie Perkins as Anne Frank (page 282, The Diary of a Young Girl). Before it was made into a play or movie, it was supposed to be made into a book. Many people have been and still are influenced by Anne Frank's diary. On August 4, 1944, Anne Frank and her family were found in the Secret Annex and arrested. One of the things he leaves behind is his diary, scattered across the floor. Later Miep takes his diary and saves it. When Otto Frank returns from Auschwitz concentration camp, Miep gives him the book. Otto decides first of all to keep the dia...