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Release Date:
19 May 1960 (USA)
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Just wonderful entertainment! more
Plot:
A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts it's attitude with her determination to see the best in life. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award.
Another 1 win
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(2 articles)
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jane Wyman | ... | Aunt Polly | |
| Richard Egan | ... | Dr. Edmond Chilton | |
| Karl Malden | ... | Reverend Paul Ford | |
| Nancy Olson | ... | Nancy Furman | |
| Adolphe Menjou | ... | Mr. Pendergast | |
| Donald Crisp | ... | Mayor Karl Warren | |
| Agnes Moorehead | ... | Mrs. Snow | |
| Kevin Corcoran | ... | Jimmy Bean | |
| Hayley Mills | ... | Pollyanna | |
| James Drury | ... | George Dodds | |
| Reta Shaw | ... | Tillie Lagerlof | |
| Leora Dana | ... | Mrs. Paul Ford | |
| Anne Seymour | ... | Mrs. Amelia Tarbell | |
| Edward Platt | ... | Ben Tarbell | |
| Mary Grace Canfield | ... | Angelica |
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Runtime:
134 min
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Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.75 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)
Certification:
Iceland:L |
West Germany:o.Al. |
USA:Approved (certificate #19385) (original rating) |
USA:G (re-rating) (1992) |
Australia:G |
Canada:G |
Finland:S |
Sweden:Btl |
UK:U
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Patty Duke auditioned for the plum part of Pollyanna.
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Goofs:
Continuity: At the beginning of the movie when Kevin Corcoran is playing with the large hoop, we see two girls pushing baby carriages side by side. In the next shot we see them standing very far apart so the hoop can go between them.
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Quotes:
Reverend Ford:
If we could all just be a little more quiet and cooperative, please. If we could all just cooperate, I'm sure...
Aunt Polly Harrington: There is nothing wrong with that building! All it needs is new plumbing.
Mayor Karl Warren: Today the plumbing, tomorrow the roof, and the Lord knows what - excuse me, Reverend - and who knows what's going to happen next!
Aunt Polly Harrington: You were very happy when my father donated the building to the town.
Mayor Karl Warren: Oh, for pete's sake, Polly Harrington, listen to reason! It's a delipated old wreck! The dining hall, the dispensary. Even my nephew Dr. Chilton there, he noticed that. Ed, tell them what you said.
Dr. Edmond Chilton: I don't think I ought to say anything.
Mayor Karl Warren: No, no, now, tell them what you said. I want them to hear it.
Dr. Edmond Chilton: Well, I got a pretty good look at the dispensary when I was treating Mr. Geary's arm, and I imagined it seemed a little inadequate for thirty-two children.
Mayor Karl Warren: There, now you've heard it.
Aunt Polly Harrington: We all thank you for your interest, Dr. Chilton, but it's only an equipment problem. We're talking about Harrington House, which is a landmark in this town, and I intend to see that it stays one.
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Aunt Polly Harrington: There is nothing wrong with that building! All it needs is new plumbing.
Mayor Karl Warren: Today the plumbing, tomorrow the roof, and the Lord knows what - excuse me, Reverend - and who knows what's going to happen next!
Aunt Polly Harrington: You were very happy when my father donated the building to the town.
Mayor Karl Warren: Oh, for pete's sake, Polly Harrington, listen to reason! It's a delipated old wreck! The dining hall, the dispensary. Even my nephew Dr. Chilton there, he noticed that. Ed, tell them what you said.
Dr. Edmond Chilton: I don't think I ought to say anything.
Mayor Karl Warren: No, no, now, tell them what you said. I want them to hear it.
Dr. Edmond Chilton: Well, I got a pretty good look at the dispensary when I was treating Mr. Geary's arm, and I imagined it seemed a little inadequate for thirty-two children.
Mayor Karl Warren: There, now you've heard it.
Aunt Polly Harrington: We all thank you for your interest, Dr. Chilton, but it's only an equipment problem. We're talking about Harrington House, which is a landmark in this town, and I intend to see that it stays one.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Robson Arms: Mean Girls (#3.5)" (2008)
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Soundtrack:
Whoop Ta Doodle Dey
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This movie ,,Pollyanna'' is quite fascinating especially the leading actress makes a wonderful atmosphere while watching the actual film. A good adaptation but it would have been nice if they'd show the ending with Pollyanna on crutches. In some moments you could have seen a tear in my eye, which proves the fact of the movie being sad and realistic. Sweet Haylie Mills and the other actors make a great-standard presentation of their talent.Unfortunately their seems to be something missing and my vote goes for the ending. I also loved to see Agnes Moorehead and the lovely cooks.If you liked this movie you'd probably love ,,The parent trap'' with the same actress, or should I say actresses taking the lead. A good film for the whole family.