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Pollyanna

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Karl Malden, Hayley Mills, Agnes Moorehead, Kevin Corcoran, Donald Crisp, Richard Egan, Adolphe Menjou, Nancy Olson, and Jane Wyman in Pollyanna (1960)
A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.
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A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
10K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,523
366
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • David Swift
    • Writers
      • Eleanor H. Porter(novel)
      • David Swift(written for the screen by)
    • Stars
      • Jane Wyman
      • Hayley Mills
      • Richard Egan
    Top credits
    • Director
      • David Swift
    • Writers
      • Eleanor H. Porter(novel)
      • David Swift(written for the screen by)
    • Stars
      • Jane Wyman
      • Hayley Mills
      • Richard Egan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 81User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Hayley Mills in Pollyanna (1960)
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    Agnes Moorehead and Jenny Egan in Pollyanna (1960)
    Jenny Egan in Pollyanna (1960)
    Hayley Mills, James Drury, and Nancy Olson in Pollyanna (1960)
    Hayley Mills in Pollyanna (1960)
    Hayley Mills in Pollyanna (1960)
    Donald Crisp in Pollyanna (1960)
    Hayley Mills in Pollyanna (1960)
    Hayley Mills and Reta Shaw in Pollyanna (1960)
    Jane Wyman in Pollyanna (1960)
    Hayley Mills in Pollyanna (1960)

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    Jane Wyman
    Jane Wyman
    • Aunt Polly
    Hayley Mills
    Hayley Mills
    • Pollyanna
    Richard Egan
    Richard Egan
    • Dr. Edmond Chilton
    Karl Malden
    Karl Malden
    • Reverend Paul Ford
    Nancy Olson
    Nancy Olson
    • Nancy Furman
    Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou
    • Mr. Pendergast
    Donald Crisp
    Donald Crisp
    • Mayor Karl Warren
    Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead
    • Mrs. Snow
    Kevin Corcoran
    Kevin Corcoran
    • Jimmy Bean
    James Drury
    James Drury
    • George Dodds
    Reta Shaw
    Reta Shaw
    • Tillie Lagerlof
    Leora Dana
    Leora Dana
    • Mrs. Paul Ford
    Anne Seymour
    Anne Seymour
    • Mrs. Amelia Tarbell
    Edward Platt
    Edward Platt
    • Ben Tarbell
    Mary Grace Canfield
    Mary Grace Canfield
    • Angelica
    Jenny Egan
    • Mildred Snow
    Gage Clarke
    Gage Clarke
    • Mr. Murg
    Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe
    • Mr. Neely
    • Director
      • David Swift
    • Writers
      • Eleanor H. Porter(novel)
      • David Swift(written for the screen by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      According to writer and director David Swift, after looking at 362 girls for the part of Pollyanna, they still did not have anyone to play the part. One day, producer Walt Disney's wife Lilly went shopping with Disney studio head Bill Anderson's wife while they were in London, England on business. The two ladies saw Hayley Mills in Tiger Bay (1959) and thought she was perfect for the role of Pollyanna. The two men didn't listen to them, but they were so persistent that the men finally agreed to watch the movie and immediately decided to cast Hayley.
    • Goofs
      When Pollyanna is trying on hats at the mercantile, she tries on a straw hat with blue flowers but her aunt shakes her head no and Pollyanna takes it off, very disappointed. The next day, Pollyanna is wearing the same straw hat at the church service.
    • Quotes

      Reverend Paul Ford: We looked for the good in them, and we found it, didn't we?

    • Connections
      Edited into The Magical World of Disney: Pollyanna: Part 1 (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      America the Beautiful
      (uncredited)

      Written by Katharine Lee Bates and Samuel A. Ward

      Sung by Hayley Mills and the girl's choir

    User reviews81

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    Top review
    9/10
    Gorgeous!!!
    As Pollyanna would say, the movie is simply "gorgeous"! In my 57 years I've seen this movie more times than I should admit. Just watched it again on Hallmark and felt compelled to offer my first comments on IMDb.

    Everyone can feel down, lonely or put upon at one time or another. "Pollyanna" is just the right medicine for those ailments. I realize this is early Disney, but that is a positive attribute, not an indictment. Cheezy? How about "touching" instead? The cast, the performances, the setting, and most of all, the message are right on.

    The film makes me laugh and cry every time I view it. How could you possibly ask for more? Guess I'm just a soft touch. Highly recommended for all but the terminally cynical.
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    • Release date
      • May 19, 1960 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alle lieben Pollyanna
    • Filming locations
      • Mableton Mansion - 1015 McDonald Avenue, Santa Rosa, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Productions
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.75 : 1

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