
Pollyanna (1960)
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- Approved
- 2h 14min
- Comedy, Drama
- 19 May 1960 (USA)
- Movie
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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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
Hayley Mills | ... |
Pollyanna
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Jane Wyman | ... |
Aunt Polly
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Richard Egan | ... |
Dr. Edmond Chilton
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Karl Malden | ... |
Reverend Paul Ford
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Nancy Olson | ... |
Nancy Furman
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Adolphe Menjou | ... |
Mr. Pendergast
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Donald Crisp | ... |
Mayor Karl Warren
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Agnes Moorehead | ... |
Mrs. Snow
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Kevin Corcoran | ... |
Jimmy Bean
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James Drury | ... |
George Dodds
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Reta Shaw | ... |
Tillie Lagerlof
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Leora Dana | ... |
Mrs. Paul Ford
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Anne Seymour | ... |
Mrs. Amelia Tarbell
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Edward Platt | ... |
Ben Tarbell
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Mary Grace Canfield | ... |
Angelica
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Jenny Egan | ... |
Mildred Snow
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Gage Clarke | ... |
Mr. Murg
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Ian Wolfe | ... |
Mr. Neely
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Nolan Leary | ... |
Mr. Thomas
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Edgar Dearing | ... |
Mr. Gorman
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Don Ames | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Frank Baker | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Cathy Ann Bisutti | ... |
Girl Singing 'America the Beautiful' (uncredited)
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Paul Cristo | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Jack Deery | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Paul Frees | ... |
Barker (uncredited) (voice)
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Richard George | ... |
Young Man at Fairground (uncredited)
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Stephanie Gorman | ... |
Girl Singing 'America, America' (uncredited)
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Tim Graham | ... |
Orphanage Worker (uncredited)
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Signe Hack | ... |
Townswoman (uncredited)
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Harry Harvey | ... |
Editor (uncredited)
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Susie Hawkins | ... |
Visitor on staircase (uncredited)
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Harvey Karels | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Jon Lormer | ... |
Mr. Geary (uncredited)
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Arthur Lovejoy | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Anastasia Kostoff Mann | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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Hans Moebus | ... |
McEnerney, Dress Shop Manager (uncredited)
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William Newell | ... |
Mr. Hooper (uncredited)
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Jean Ransome | ... |
Townswoman (uncredited)
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Fred Rapport | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Charles Seel | ... |
Train Conductor (uncredited)
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George Sowards | ... |
Wagon Driver (uncredited)
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David Swift | ... |
Fireman (uncredited)
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Arthur Tovey | ... |
Fishing Booth Attendant (uncredited)
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Directed by
David Swift |
Written by
Eleanor H. Porter | ... | (novel) |
David Swift | ... | (written for the screen by) |
Produced by
Walt Disney | ... | producer (uncredited) |
George Golitzen | ... | associate producer (as George Golitzin) |
Music by
Paul J. Smith | ... | (as Paul Smith) |
Cinematography by
Russell Harlan | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
Frank Gross |
Art Direction by
Carroll Clark | ||
Robert Clatworthy |
Set Decoration by
Emile Kuri | ||
Fred M. MacLean | ... | (as Fred MacLean) |
Costume Design by
Walter Plunkett |
Makeup Department
Pat McNalley | ... | makeup artist |
Ruth Sandifer | ... | hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Joseph C. Behm | ... | assistant director (as Joseph Behm) |
Sound Department
Robert O. Cook | ... | sound supervisor |
Dean Thomas | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
Ub Iwerks | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
Peter Ellenshaw | ... | matte artist |
Jim Fetherolf | ... | assistant matte artist (uncredited) |
Albert Whitlock | ... | assistant matte artist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
Travers Hill | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Gertrude Casey | ... | costumer |
Chuck Keehne | ... | costumer |
Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
Evelyn Kennedy | ... | music editor |
Franklyn Marks | ... | orchestrator |
Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
Leon Charles | ... | dialogue coach |
Don DaGradi | ... | sequence consultant (as Don Da Gradi) |
Walt Disney | ... | presenter |
Jayson Wall | ... | producer: 2012 4k digital restoration (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Buena Vista Distribution Company (1960) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc.)
- J. Arthur Rank Film (1960) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors of Italy (1960) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Triangel Produksjon A/S (1960) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International Mexico (1961) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Metro Goldwyn Mayer (1961) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Svenska AB Nordisk Tonefilm (1961) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1975) (United States) (tv)
- Disney Channel (1983) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- Syme Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS) (under "Walt Disney Home Video" label)
- Walt Disney Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS) (Distributed by Syme Home Video)
- Roadshow Home Video (1990) (Australia) (VHS) (under "Walt Disney Home Video" label)
- Rai 1 (1992) (Italy) (tv)
- Abril Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Gativideo (Argentina) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (Germany) (DVD)
- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- BBC Two (2016) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Disney+ (2019) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Walt Disney Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Video (United States) (VHS) (laserdisc)
- Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company (United States) (video) (Betamax)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
- RCA (sound recording)
- THX Ltd. (digital mastering: 2002 DVD)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
A little girl comes to a town that is embattled by feuds and intimidated by her aunt. By the time she must leave, she has transformed the community with her indominatable will to see the good side of even the worst situations and bring it out for the betterment of all.
Written by Kenneth Chisholm |
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Taglines | Just wonderful entertainment! See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
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. See more » |
Goofs | In Mrs Snow's bedroom there is a serpentine-fronted chest of drawers prominently displayed in several scenes. One of the drawers in the chest has been slid into place upside-down (this is easily discernible due to the shape of the handles and the position of the key-hole). See more » |
Movie Connections | Edited into Pollyanna: Part 1 (1963). See more » |
Soundtracks | America the Beautiful See more » |
Quotes |
Reverend Paul Ford:
We looked for the good in them, and we found it, didn't we? See more » |