A FILM TO REMEMBER: “MARY POPPINS” (1964)

Scott Anthony
10 min readMay 1, 2019
Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Mary Poppins”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 55th Anniversary of Robert Stevenson’s “Mary Poppins”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.

Still image of filmmaker Robert Stevenson.

STUDIO:

Walt Disney Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Robert Stevenson

CAST:

Julie Andrews … Mary Poppins

Dick Van Dyke … Bert / Mr. Dawes Senior

David Tomlinson … Mr. George W. Banks

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Scott Anthony

Background in film, a cinephile enthusiast, who’s here to talk film, its talens, its history and its industry.