Disney, studio business head and brother to producer walt disney, issued thousands of pollyanna photo locket necklaces as a promotional item containing the famous quote attributed to abraham lincoln in this movie. Other california locations include napa valley and petaluma. Pollyanna walt disney studio film collection standard carton vhs tape. A walt disney film, pollyanna, was released in 1960, starring english actress hayley mills in the title role which made her a hollywood star and led to a disney contract. Not to be discouraged, she sets to work spreading hope and good cheer. Hayley mills received a special academy award 1960 for her performance as pollyanna in this timeless walt disney tapestry of smalltown americana. Walt disney family film collection pollyanna vhs movie. Young orphan pollyanna hayley mills believes lifes most difficult problems can always be surmounted by a positive attitude and pragmatism.
This movie got worn out on vhs when i was a little girl, and i wanted to be reminded as an adult how to look for the good in all. But her aunt polly jane wyman is too concerned with appearances, propriety. Lillian disney and virginia anderson, the wives of walt and producer bill anderson, saw her acting alongside her father john mills in a british film called tiger bay. This film is disney at its finest, a lavish and gorgeous fantasy of an idyllic american past.
The 1960 film was shot at the mcdonald mansion aka mableton mansion on mcdonald avenue in. Pollyanna is an orphan who brings sunshine into the lives of everyone she meets. Walt disney if youve ever seen disneys classic 1960 movie pollyanna, starring hayley mills, then you definitely remember the gorgeous victorian mansion featured in the film. He was an assistant director and actor, known for old yeller 1957, swiss family robinson 1960 and toby tyler or ten weeks with a circus 1960. Pollyanna is a 1960 live action drama walt disney productions feature film, starring child.
When i was in grade school, we watched the disney movie pollyanna on a giant screen in the gymnasium. The list include films produced or released by all existing and defunct labels or subsidiaries under the walt disney studios. Sourced from the disneyroadshow home video release of once upon a mouse category. To find a house to use as the residence of aunt polly, walt disney had to go far from his studio in burbank. Jerry griswold of san diego state university wrote in the new york times of october 25, 1987, an attempt was made to resuscitate pollyanna in 1960 when walt disney released a movie based on the book. Aunt polly is prim, proper and often cold toward her new charge. Disneyroadshow home video australia trailer for the film pollyanna 1960 starring hayley mills. Kevin corcoran was born on june 10, 1949 in santa monica, california, usa as kevin anthony corcoran. Disney set decorator emile kuri was on hand, but outsiders walter plunkett. Its vibrant cast is fantastic and every moment of it is filled with fun and excitement.
Pollyanna is best remembered for the glad game, in which the challenge is to find something to be glad about, no matter how bleak the situation. Among the other recipients at the 2006 ceremony were the two lead actors in corcorans spin and marty serials, tim considine and david stollery, and corcorans frequent costar, tommy kirk, who was a veteran of the mickey mouse club serials about the hardy boys. Pollyanna is a 1960 live action drama walt disney productions feature film, starring child actress hayley mills, jane wyman, karl malden, and richard egan, in a story about a cheerful orphan changing the outlook of a small town. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Walt disney world resort disneyland resort disney cruise line aulani a disney resort and spa adventures by disney disney vacation club movies in theaters at home movies anywhere all movies disney movie club disney movie. Hayley mills received a special academy award for her performance as pollyanna in this timeless walt disney tapestry of smalltown americana. I also liked the positive, feelgood message of the movie. Whereas old yeller dealt with adult themes of death and 20,000 leagues under the sea is an action. Of course anything with haley mills is bound to be good, clean family entertainment. Creating a grand victorian for the classic disney movie. Heart warming, and a great way to appreciate the simple values of life, pollyanna is the perfect film to renew ones own thinking and make others happy in a true and positive way. Official james drury and the virginian tv series channel 56,944 views. Starring keshia knight pulliam, phylicia rashad, dorian harewood and more.
The movie is based on a 19 book of the same name by eleanor porter. But when she moves in with her dour aunt jane wyman, she is introduced to a range of disheartened folks who challenge her upbeat outlook. I had watch this movie on the disney channel many years age and enjoyed so much did my heart to share it with my granddaughter who also enjoyed it. Hayley mills received a special academy awardr for her performance as pollyanna in this timeless walt disney tapestry of smalltown americana. I loved the house so much that for years i fantasized about growing up to live in one just like it someday. From the wonderful world of disney, a retelling of walt disney s pollyanna. Pollyanna 1960 movie vikidia, the encyclopedia for children. Here youll meet pollyanna, the orphan who brings sunshine into the lives of everyone she meets. This is a list of films produced by and released under the walt disney pictures banner known as that since 1983, with never cry wolf as its first release and films released before that under the former name of the parent company, walt disney productions 19291983. Polly chronicles the adventures of an orphan sent to harrington, alabama, to live with her aunt a very wealthy and influential black woman in a small divided town. Porters 19 bestseller about a relentlessly cheerful little girl has been turned into an astonishingly pleasant movie under walt disneys supervision. Disney a list of 41 titles created 5 months ago 1960 a list of 22 titles created.
Pollyanna played by haley mills is one of the best family films ever. Although she can walk again, polly finds harmony in short supply as the town adjusts to a new orphanage director and election unrest. Pollyanna starring hayley mills in the title role and jane wyman as aunt polly. Orphaned pollyanna, coming to live with aunt polly harrington who sternly runs. But her aunt doesnt appreciate her effervescent niece, and it isnt until she almost loses her that the aunt realises the true power of love and lightheartedness. To save on shipping costs, combined shipping is available for multiple items. Hayley mills was a wonderful young actress who also starred in parent trap original, summer magic, that darn cat, etc. Pollyanna movie scene, walt disney 1960 disney live action. A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life. Edmond chilton richard egan, a former resident who now lives in baltimore, who is back in town for the first time in five years on a vacation, and who was once pollys beau. Porter, the film was written and directed by david swift. The house was so remarkable, it practically deserved a supporting role credit. Discovering the necklace in a gift shop while on vacation with his family, writer and director david swift called the studio to have the item recalled immediately. Impeccably produced and exceedingly well cast, pollyanna ranks as walt disney s finest liveaction childrens film.
Pollyanna walt disney studio film collection standard. Hayley mills in pollyanna 1960 karl malden and jane wyman in pollyanna 1960 hayley. Creating a grand victorian for the classic disney movie when i was in grade school, we watched the disney movie pollyanna on a giant screen in the gymnasium. Pollyanna may get some help in the matter of her aunt by mayor warrens nephew, dr. But her aunt polly jane wyman is too concerned with appearances, propriety, and local politics to appreciate her. Haley mills, jane wyman, richard egan, karl malden, nancy olson, adlophe menjou, donald crisp, agnes moorehead, kevin corcoran, david swift, walt disney. But her aunt polly jane wyman is too concerned with. This disney film is about a young girl and her joyous, christian outlook on life. Featuring an impressive allstar cast and a story filled with fun, laughter, and tears, pollyanna will inspire your entire family and prove that the art of positive thinking is just as delightful today as it was at the turn of the century. Walt disney introductions pollyanna production archive production stills concept art costumes storyboards.
Interiors were filmed at the walt disney studios in burbank. The film won hayley mills an academy juvenile award. Kevin corcoran was honored as a disney legend on october 9, 2006. Despite many setbacks, pollys gladness game just might thaw the townsfolk and her aunt. This is a list of films produced and released by the u. Meet pollyanna, the orphan who brings sunshine into the lives of everyone she meets. With firstrate actors and sumptuous period detail, pollyanna is a delight for the eyes as well as the spirit. Disney set decorator emile kuri was on hand, but outsiders walter plunkett costumes, russell harlan cinematographer, and art directors carroll clark and robert clatworthy came from established careers at other studios.
Whats on disney plus is a unofficial fan site and is not endorsed, moderated, owned by or affiliated with disney in any capacity. But her aunt polly jane wyman is too concerned with appearances, propriety, and local politics to appreciate her effervescent niece. But her aunt polly jane wyman is too concerned with appearances, propriety, and local politics to. Pollyanna marks the first appearance of yet another disney darling who well see quite a bit of for a while. Hayley mills received a special academy award for her performance as pollyanna in this timeless walt disney tapestry of smalltown. Pollyanna 1960 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. To find a house to use as the residence of aunt polly, walt disney had to go far afield from his studio in burbank. Also starring karl malden, nancy olsen, agnes moorehead, james drury, adolphe menjou, donald crisp, anne seymour, reta shaw, mary grace canfield, edward platt, and disney favorite kevin. Sickeningly sweet and a tad overlong, pollyanna is a different kind of disney live action movie. Set in 19, it tells the story of 12oldyear pollyanna whittier, an eternallyoptimistic orphan who comes to live with her stern aunt in the picturesque small town of harrington. Pollyanna meet pollyanna, the orphan who brings sunshine into the lives of everyone she meets. In this walt disney classic, which earned 14yearold british actress hayley mills a special honorary academy award for best juvenile performance, the imaginative, optimistic, and inquisitive orphan, pollyanna whittier comes to live with her cold, very wealthy aunt polly harrington in.
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