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Mary Poppins (film)

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Mary Poppins (film)
NameMary Poppins
CaptionTheatrical release poster
DirectorRobert Stevenson
ProducerWalt Disney
ScreenplayBill Walsh, Don DaGradi
Based onMary Poppins, P. L. Travers
StarringJulie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley, Karen Dotrice, Matthew Garber
MusicRichard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
CinematographyEdward Colman
EditingCotton Warburton
StudioWalt Disney Productions
DistributorBuena Vista Distribution
Released1964, 08, 27, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, 1964, 08, 29, United States
Runtime139 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$4.4–6 million
Gross$103.1 million

Mary Poppins (film). A 1964 American musical film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by Buena Vista Distribution. Directed by Robert Stevenson, the film combines live-action and animation to tell the story of a magical nanny who transforms a London family. It stars Julie Andrews in her feature film debut, alongside Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, and Glynis Johns.

Plot

In 1910 London, banker George Banks lives at 17 Cherry Tree Lane with his wife Winifred Banks and their children, Jane and Michael Banks. After their nanny quits, the magical Mary Poppins arrives via the east wind to care for them. She takes the children on fantastical adventures, including a journey into a chalk pavement drawing and a visit to her eccentric uncle, Albert. Through these experiences, she helps repair the strained relationship between the children and their father, culminating in a joyous outing to fly a kite at Kensington Gardens.

Cast

* Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins * Dick Van Dyke as Bert / Mr. Dawes Sr. * David Tomlinson as George Banks * Glynis Johns as Winifred Banks * Hermione Baddeley as Ellen * Karen Dotrice as Jane Banks * Matthew Garber as Michael Banks * Elsa Lanchester as Katie Nanna * Arthur Treacher as Constable Jones * Reginald Owen as Admiral Boom * Ed Wynn as Uncle Albert * Jane Darwell as The Bird Woman

Production

The film is an adaptation of the book series by P. L. Travers, whose rights were secured by Walt Disney after a twenty-year pursuit. Screenwriters Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi developed the script, blending elements from several books. The production, one of the most complex for its time, utilized groundbreaking techniques from Walt Disney Studios and UCLA to combine live-action with animation, supervised by Peter Ellenshaw. Principal photography took place at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California.

Music

The score and songs were composed by the Sherman Brothers, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman. The soundtrack includes iconic numbers such as "A Spoonful of Sugar", "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious", "Chim Chim Cher-ee", and "Feed the Birds". The music was orchestrated by Irwin Kostal and recorded with an orchestra at the Samuel Goldwyn Studio. The soundtrack album was released by Buena Vista Records and became a commercial success.

Release and reception

The film premiered on August 27, 1964, at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood before its wide release. It was a massive critical and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1964 in the United States. At the 37th Academy Awards, it received thirteen nominations, including Best Picture, and won five: Best Actress for Julie Andrews, Best Film Editing, Best Original Music Score, Best Visual Effects, and Best Original Song for "Chim Chim Cher-ee".

Legacy

Mary Poppins is regarded as a landmark in family entertainment and a crowning achievement for Walt Disney. It has been preserved in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The film spawned a successful stage musical adaptation in London's West End and on Broadway, and a sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, was released in 2018. Its enduring popularity is reflected in its continued presence in Disney theme parks and its influence on subsequent musical films.

Category:1964 films Category:American films Category:Musical films