Mary Poppins 1964 Disney Musical Film | Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Karen Dotrice | Movie Review

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Channel: Amy McLean - Author and Film Reviewer · 2010 · Entertainment

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ABOUT THE ORIGINAL MARY POPPINS DISNEY MOVIE 
Directed by Robert Stevenson 
Produced by Walt Disney 
Screenplay by Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi 
Based on the Mary Poppins novel by P. L. Travers 
Music by Richard M. Sherman (songs), Robert B. Sherman (songs), Irwin Kostal (score) 
Cinematography: Edward Colman 
Edited by Cotton Warburton 
Production Company: Walt Disney Productions 
Distributed by Buena Vista Distribution 
Release Date: August 27, 1964 
Runtime: 139 minutes 
Budget: $4.4–6 million 
Box office: $103.1 million 


Cast and Characters 
Julie Andrews Mary Poppins 
Dick Van Dyke Bert 
Karen Dotrice Jane Banks 
Matthew Garber Michael Banks 
David Tomlinson Mr Banks 
Hermione Baddeley and Reta Shaw as Ellen and Mrs Brill 
Glynis Johns Winifred Banks 
Elsa Lanchester Katie Nanna 
Arthur Treacher Constable Jones 
Reginald Owen Admiral Boom 
Ed Wynn Uncle Albert 
Don Barclay Mr Binnacle 
Marjorie Bennett Miss Lark 
Arthur Malet Mr Dawes Jr 
Jane Darwell Bird Woman, an old woman at St Paul's Cathedral 
Marjorie Eaton Miss Persimmon 
James Logan doorman  
Alma Lawton Mrs Corry 
Betty Lou Gerson Old Crone  
Kay E. Kuter Man in Bank  
Doris Lloyd Depositor  
Queenie Leonard Depositor  

Voice Actors 
Marc Breaux Cow 
Daws Butler Penguin Waiter, Turtles 
Peter Ellenshaw Penguin Waiter 
Paul Frees Barnyard Horse 
Bill Lee Ram 
Sean McClory Bloodhound, Reporter #4 
Dallas McKennon Fox, Bloodhound, Penguin Waiter, Horse, Carousel Guard 
Alan Napier Huntsman, Reporter #3, Bloodhound 
Marni Nixon Geese 
J. Pat O'Malley Bloodhound, Hunting Horse, Master of Hounds, Pearly Drummer, Penguin Waiter, Photographer, Reporter #2 
George Pelling Bloodhound, Reporter #1 
Thurl Ravenscroft Hog 
Richard M. Sherman Penguin Waiter, Male Pearly 
Robert B. Sherman the "Bird Woman", Pearly Banjo Player 
David Tomlinson Penguin Waiter, Jockey, Race Track Stewards, Mr. Binnacle, Mary Poppins' Parrot Umbrella 
Ginny Tyler the Lambs 

There were various deleted songs that never made the cut, including: The Chimpanzoo, Practically Perfect, The Eyes of Love, Mary Poppins Melody, A Name’s a Name, You Think You Blink, West Wind, the Right Side, Measure Up, Admiral Bloom, Sticks Paper and Strings, Lead the Righteous Life, the Pearly Song, the Compass Sequence, South Sea Island Symphony, Chinese Festival Song, Tim-Buc-Too, Tiki Town, North Pole Polka, Lan of Sea, the Beauty Briny, and East Is East. 

MARY POPPINS FAQ AND DISCUSSION TOPICS

For reference, below is a list of frequently asked questions and discussion topics!

How did Mary Poppins get her powers?
Mary Poppins was born with her powers.

Is Bert in love with Mary Poppins?
It is possible that Bert is in love with Mary Poppins.

Was Mary Poppins a witch?
No, Mary Poppins is not a witch.

What clothes did Mary Poppins wear?
Mary Poppins was always smartly and demurely dressed in a blouse, skirt, and long coat. She often wore a hat.

What did Mary Poppins always say?
Mary Poppins always said "Practically perfect in every way!"

What is the first thing Mary Poppins pulls out of her bag?
The first item Mary Poppins pulls out of her bag is a hat stand.

What is the name of Mary Poppins's bag?
Mary Poppins's bag is a magic carpet bag.

Where was Mary Poppins filmed?
Mary Poppins was filmed on an Edwardian-inspired set on a lot at the Warner Bros studios in Burbank.

Why does Mary Poppins always look in the mirror?
Mary Poppins keeps check of her appearance to make sure that she always looks practically perfect in every way.

Why does Mary Poppins have to leave?
Mary Poppins has to leave as the wind has changed.

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