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. While still under the hand of walt disney, the film company was able. Disney had made his name and fortune creating animated films but by 1960 he had shifted his focus to familyoriented liveaction movies. Well, now ill need another name because not only is walt disneys pollyanna cute as a button and as warmhearted as mother teresa, it also has more cinematic gusto than any of the liveaction films disney has been cranking out lately. Optimism shines in this classic 1960 disney film starring hayley mills. Meet pollyanna, the orphan who brings sunshine into the lives of everyone she meets. Pollyanna is a 1960 live action drama walt disney productions feature film, starring child actress hayley mills, jane wyman, karl malden, and richard egan. Pollyanna 1960 disney home video australia trailer youtube. Walt disney s pollyanna is really david swifts pollyanna. He had tried to approach the company directly, and was ignored. Porter, was hayley mills first film for the walt disney studios and also her first american film. While still under the hand of walt disney, the film company was able to create one of the best liveaction movies that the walt disney company has ever released.
Walt disney, pollyanna, family film collection, vhs, new in. 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. When walt disney decided to adapt eleanor porters novel pollyanna into a liveaction feature film, he needed to find the perfect location for harrington, the turn of the century town that pollyanna would forever transform into the glad town. Written and directed by david swift, it stars hayley mills as the heartwarming orphan pollyanna whittier the film makes a few alterations and expansions to the novel. Jul 31, 2010 walt disney s pollyanna was released on may 19th, 1960. This was hayley mills first film for disney, and she immediately became the studios newest star. Pollyanna film orphaned pollyanna, coming to live with aunt polly harrington who sternly runs her small new england town, brings her cheerful philosophy to the grim household and eventually to the whole town. Hayley mills received a special academy award for her performance as pollyanna in this timeless walt disney tapestry of smalltown. Pollyanna is a 1960 disney liveaction movie, based on the novel of the same name. However, box office results fell short of expectations. They had never been seen since their original airdate and are a welcome addition to this set.
Aunt polly for example is now even more of an antagonist portrayed as a matriarch who controls the entire town which is. If youve ever seen disneys classic 1960 movie pollyanna, starring hayley mills, then you definitely remember the gorgeous victorian mansion featured in the film. Tragedy strikes when pollyanna has a terrible accident which leaves her paralyzed. Here youll meet pollyanna, the orphan who brings sunshine into the lives of everyone she meets. Walt disney, pollyanna, family film collection, vhs, new. Its vibrant cast is fantastic and every moment of it is filled with fun and excitement. It marks mills first of six films for disney and won the actress an academy. 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 1912. To find a house to use as the residence of aunt polly, walt disney had to go far afield from his studio in burbank.
Walt disneys haley mills as pollyanna by golden press 1960 uncut. A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life. Despite many setbacks, pollys gladness game just might thaw the townsfolk and her aunt. With jane wyman, hayley mills, richard egan, karl malden. This film is disney at its finest, a lavish and gorgeous fantasy of an idyllic american past.
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. Walt disney film classics promo 1 the hayley mills collection duration. Written and directed by david swift, it stars hayley mills as the heartwarming orphan pollyanna whittier. It marks mills first of six films for disney and won the actress an. Walt disney family film collection pollyanna vhs movie. Actress hayley mills in oldfashioned dress at time of making movie pollyanna. Haley mills, jane wyman, richard egan, karl malden, nancy olson. The film makes a few alterations and expansions to the. See more ideas about star pictures, disney movies and movies.
Pollyanna walt disney studio film collection standard carton vhs tape. Young pollyanna hayley mills is a 12 year old orphan girl sent to live with her aunt polly jane. Pollyanna played by haley mills is one of the best family films ever. The film makes me laugh and cry every time i view it. Pollyanna, however, gives us half a dozen bonus disk features that are all aimed at adults yet might also be appealing to older, brighter, more inquisitive children. 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. It isnt until the town almost loses their glad girl that aunt polly realizes the power of love. This item comes from a private collection and has not been tested, and could maybe use a dustingcase cleaning. Pollyanna is an orphan who brings sunshine into the lives of everyone she meets.
Original theatrical animated short nifty nineties pollyanna. 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. Jun 28, 2017 if youve ever seen disney s classic 1960 movie pollyanna, starring hayley mills, then you definitely remember the gorgeous victorian mansion featured in the film. Pollyanna is a 1960 walt disney productions feature film, starring child actress hayley mills. 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. Pollyanna is a sly film about misuse of power, loneliness, bullying and meanness using a good natured teen to counterpoint a town of adults who have lost their way in their own lives. Pollyanna movie scene, walt disney 1960 disney live action. 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. But walt disney loved every minute of it and refused to let them cut a thing. With firstrate actors and sumptuous period detail, pollyanna is a delight for the eyes as well as the spirit. To find a house to use as the residence of aunt polly, walt disney had to go far from his. Hayley mills and agnes moorehead in pollyanna 1960 hayley mills in pollyanna 1960 donald crisp and edward platt in pollyanna 1960 hayley.
In walt disneys pollyanna hayley mills work more than compensates for the films lack of tautness and, at certain points, what seems to be an uncertain sense of. Feb 04, 2012 hayley mills received a special academy award for her performance as pollyanna in this timeless walt disney tapestry of smalltown americana. This profile is for walt disney, the characters he created, and the company he founded. Pollyanna sets expectations for for all future family friendly movies to be released thereafter. People who carp that this is a syrupy sweet film and moan about disney saccharine movies are missing the point. Hayley mills received a special academy award for her performance as pollyanna in this timeless walt disney tapestry of smalltown americana. Critics instantly applauded it as the best live action film that disney had ever made. Interestingly enough, it turns out you can actually visit the santa rosa, california house today, but you may not recognize it. The 1960 film was shot at the mcdonald mansion aka mableton mansion on mcdonald avenue in what was then the small town of santa rosa, california. Dec 20, 2019 pollyanna marks the first appearance of yet another disney darling who well see quite a bit of for a while. The film won hayley mills an academy juvenile award. Pollyanna marks the first appearance of yet another disney darling who well see quite a bit of for a while. With pollyanna, the lost treasure is a set of walt disney introductions 7 minutes for the films 1963 television debut. Making of a masterpiece recreating pollyanna s america audio commentary with david swift and hayley mills.
Disneyroadshow home video australia trailer for the film pollyanna 1960 starring hayley mills. Based upon the novel of the same name 19 by eleanor porter, it was written and directed by david swift. Walt disney, pollyanna, family film collection, vhs, new in sealed package. Walt disneys pollyanna is really david swifts pollyanna. Porter, the film was written and directed by david swift. 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. Making of a masterpiece recreating pollyannas america 1912 lost treasure. But her aunt polly jane wyman is too concerned with. This walt disney production was adolphe menjous last film. The power of positive thinking lives on, thanks to a. Following is the pollyanna production archive which contains a great deal of supplements, starting with the galleries.
Pollyanna 1960 is a buena vista distribution 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. Walt disneys haley mills as pollyanna by golden press 1960 uncut ebay. Impeccably produced and exceedingly well cast, pollyanna ranks as walt disneys finest liveaction childrens film. Walt disney introductions pollyanna production archive production stills concept art costumes storyboards biographies. To revisit the film, you can watch it on amazon affiliate link. Pollyanna walt disney studio film collection standard. But her aunt polly jane wyman is too concerned with appearances, propriety, and local politics to appreciate her effervescent niece. The film would catapult the career of young hayley mills who would go on to star in such disney classics as that darn cat and the parent trap. Pendergast, an old hermit, who shows the kids his glass prisms and eventually decides to adopt orphan jimmy bean. In this walt disney classic, which earned 14yearold british actress hayley mills a special honorary academy award for best juvenile performance, the. Walt disney family film collection pollyanna vhs movie 1996. Set in 19, it tells the story of 12oldyear pollyanna whittier, an eternallyoptimistic orphan who comes to live with her. The house was so remarkable, it practically deserved a supporting role credit. Pollyanna is one of those movies people tend to overlook but it has a great message.
I realize this is early disney, but that is a positive attribute, not an indictment. 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. For example, disneys film restorer guy gives a behind the scenes explanation and multiple demonstrations of how and why color film degrades, and how it can be brought back to life. Impeccably produced and exceedingly well cast, pollyanna ranks as walt disney s finest liveaction childrens film. Hayley mills as pollyanna whittier in walt disneys pollyanna nobody owns a church. Suddenly, it is her aunt who has the chance to give something back and to turn her own life around. The aunt of a sunshinespreading orphan realizes the power of love and lightheartedness after almost losing her niece. With pollyanna, the lost treasure is a set of walt disney introductions 7 minutes for the film s 1963 television debut. Oct 30, 2018 tragedy strikes when pollyanna has a terrible accident which leaves her paralyzed. 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. Pollyanna was hayley mills first film in the series of six for disney. Disc one audio commentary by david swift and hayley mills. Another favorite movie from my childhood pollyanna.
Walt would be happy to know that history has been kind to pollyanna, now considered a classic disney film, thanks to numerous showings on television. The 2 disk set contains special features including how these movies are being preserved, intros by walt disney himself, and behind the camera perspectives by one of the actresses in the movie. Walt disneys pollyanna was released on may 19th, 1960. Pollyanna is a classic disney live action film that is suitable for the whole family, and has been restored to the original colour balance. Haley mills, jane wyman, richard egan, karl malden, nancy olson, adlophe menjou, donald crisp, agnes moorehead, kevin corcoran, david swift, walt disney. We had lunch three times at mgm, simply because i secured him a copy of his film how to succeed in business without really trying. Aunt polly is prim, proper and often cold toward her new charge. Walt found the rural charm he was looking for in city of santa rosa, california, and in the. Well, now ill need another name because not only is walt disney s pollyanna cute as a button and as warmhearted as mother teresa, it also has more cinematic gusto than any of the liveaction films disney has been cranking out lately. The film marks millss first of six films for disney, and. Walter elias walt disney december 5, 1901 december 15, 1966 was an american film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, note.