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Mary Poppins 1964 Disney Musical Film | Julie Andrews + Dick Van Dyke

Updated: May 22, 2022



What's your review of the 1964 Disney musical Mary Poppins, starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, and based on the novel by P.L. Travers?


#MaryPoppins #PracticallyPerfect #JulieAndrews It’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Did you see the trailer and then rush out to see the full movie? I’d love to know your own reviews! You can scroll down for more information, or check out the Rotten Tomatoes rating, IMDb page, or Wikipedia article!


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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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