''Mary Poppins'', with Julie Andrews, 1964

A vintage movie poster reprint of ''Mary Poppins'', released in 1964, is a beloved musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by... more

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''Mary Poppins'', with Julie Andrews, 1964

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Movie World Posters

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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Posters

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A vintage movie poster reprint of ''Mary Poppins'', released in 1964, is a beloved musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by Walt Disney. The film stars Julie Andrews in the titular role, marking her feature film debut. Andrews plays Mary Poppins, a magical and whimsical nanny who arrives to care for the children of the Banks family in London.

The film opens with Mary Poppins descending from the sky using her umbrella in response to an advertisement placed by the Banks children, Jane and Michael, for a kinder nanny. Mr. Banks, their father, is a strict banker who believes in a regimented, no-nonsense approach to child-rearing. Mrs. Banks, their mother, is a kind and gentle woman who is also a suffragette fighting for women's rights.

Mary Poppins introduces the children to a world of imagination and wonder, taking them on magical adventures. This includes a journey into an animated world inside a sidewalk chalk drawing and a tea party on the ceiling with her eccentric uncle. She teaches them important life lessons through her unique blend of magic, wisdom, and catchy songs. The most famous of these songs, "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," has become an iconic part of popular culture.

Dick Van Dyke co-stars as Bert, a jack-of-all-trades who has a close friendship with Mary Poppins. His character provides comic relief and participates in the film's memorable song and dance numbers, including the iconic rooftop chimney sweep dance in "Step in Time."

The film is renowned for its pioneering combination of live-action and animation, its memorable music by the Sherman Brothers, and its imaginative storytelling. It received critical acclaim upon its release and won several Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Julie Andrews. "Mary Poppins" remains a cherished classic, appealing to both children and adults for its whimsical charm, heartwarming message, and magical storytelling.

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May 26th, 2021