Pollyanna

TV Mini Series
1973– 1973–
2h 35m

Pollyanna (1973)

Comedy Drama Family

Elizabeth Archard plays the overly optimistic orphan, Pollyanna, in this timeless heart-warming BBC mini-series based on the best-selling novel and classic child literature by Eleanor Porter... Read allElizabeth Archard plays the overly optimistic orphan, Pollyanna, in this timeless heart-warming BBC mini-series based on the best-selling novel and classic child literature by Eleanor Porter. Pollyanna goes to live with her lonely, bitter old Aunt Polly (Elaine Stritch) after the... Read allElizabeth Archard plays the overly optimistic orphan, Pollyanna, in this timeless heart-warming BBC mini-series based on the best-selling novel and classic child literature by Eleanor Porter. Pollyanna goes to live with her lonely, bitter old Aunt Polly (Elaine Stritch) after the death of her beloved father. Despite being paralyzed in a horrible accident, her sunny na... Read all

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Pollyanna (1973)

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Pollyanna (1973)

Pollyanna (1973)

Elizabeth Archard

Pollyannaas Pollyanna

6 episodes6 eps • 1973

Aunt Pollyas Aunt Polly

6 episodes6 eps • 1973

Nancyas Nancy

6 episodes6 eps • 1973

John Pendletonas John Pendleton

5 episodes5 eps • 1973

Timothyas Timothy

5 episodes5 eps • 1973

Stephen Galloway

Jimmy Beanas Jimmy Bean

4 episodes4 eps • 1973

Dr. Chiltonas Dr. Chilton

3 episodes3 eps • 1973

Old Tomas Old Tom

3 episodes3 eps • 1973

Milly Snowas Milly Snow

2 episodes2 eps • 1973

Mrs Paysonas Mrs Payson

2 episodes2 eps • 1973

Nora Batesas Nora Bates

2 episodes2 eps • 1973

Cookas Cook

2 episodes2 eps • 1973

Mrs Snowas Mrs Snow

1 episode1 ep • 1973

Telegraph Boyas Telegraph Boy

1 episode1 ep • 1973

Patricia Donahue

Mrs Fordas Mrs Ford

1 episode1 ep • 1973

Claire Davenport

Mrs Spenceras Mrs Spencer

1 episode1 ep • 1973

Miss Tarbellas Miss Tarbell

1 episode1 ep • 1973

Storekeeperas Storekeeper

1 episode1 ep • 1973

Elizabeth Archard plays the overly optimistic orphan, Pollyanna, in this timeless heart-warming BBC mini-series based on the best-selling novel and classic child literature by Eleanor Porter. Pollyanna goes to live with her lonely, bitter old Aunt Polly (Elaine Stritch) after the death of her beloved father. Despite being paralyzed in a horrible accident, her sunny nature and determination to look on the brighter side of life has an astonishing effect on the lives of everyone she encounters, including an old hermit (Donald Bisset), an orphaned boy (Stephen Galloway), and her doctor (Paul Maxwell). Will all the people whose lives she's brightened be able to make her happy again?

tv mini series child as main character based on novel character name in title

Genres
Parents guide
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Quotes
[last lines]
Dr. Chilton: [to Aunt Polly] What do you say, Polly?

Connections
Version of Pollyanna (1920)

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Elizabeth Archard is superb in the title role

I saw this BBC series in the 70's and recently bought the video package of the complete episodes. Pollyanna is like a breath of fresh air on a dark, dull and listless day, and she perks you up with her incessant chatter and "I AM glad...." lines. Her youthful exuberance slowly turns the dour grown-ups (like Aunt Polly and Mr Pendleton) into more lively and spontaneous adults. One of the best BBC productions, which I will cherish for years to come.

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Jan 7, 2001

Release date
- October 7, 1973 (United Kingdom)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Language
- English
Production company
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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Runtime
2 hours 35 minutes
Color
- Color

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