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1960-05-19 G Pollyanna

Pollyanna

Release Date: 1960-05-19

Rating: 6.979 / 10

Runtime: 134 mins

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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Runtime

134 minutes

Release Date

1960-05-19

Budget

$2,500,000

Box Office Earnings

$3,750,000

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions,

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

Adolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjou
Donald Crisp
Donald Crisp
Agnes Moorehead
Agnes Moorehead
Kevin Corcoran
Kevin Corcoran
James Drury
James Drury

Crew Members

David Swift
David Swift Director
David Swift
David Swift Director

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - HONORARY AWARD

Year: 1961
Status: 🏆 Won

Golden Globe - New Star Of The Year - Actress

Year: 1961
Status: 🏆 Won

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  • John Doe's avatar

    Wuchak

    Rating: 8/10

    "_**A spiritless New England town needs a shot of life and joy**_ In 1912, an optimistic orphaned girl used to poverty as the daughter of missionaries (Hayley Mills) travels to Harrington, Vermont, to live with her wealthy aunt (Jane Wyman), who “owns” the town and runs it with a joyless legalistic hand. The dispirited citizens desperately need this lil’ effervescent angel. Richard Egan plays a doctor, an ex-beau of the aunt who returns to town while Carl Malden plays the pastor seriously in need of an epiphany. Nancy Olson, Adolphe Menjou and Agnes Moorehead also have key roles. On the surface, “Pollyanna” (1960) is a quaint family drama with a little comedy, but it’s heartwarming and tackles heavy real-life issues, particularly the crushing burden of legalism in which Christianity loses its heart and becomes a rule-oriented, lifeless religion where mere appearances are the all-and-end-all. One of the best sequences is the menacing sermon on eternal damnation, which evokes both concern and amusement (Malden hams it up a bit), but there are several other worthy scenes. Pollyanna reminds me of this kitten we got as a gift, found near death in a game reserve. He was the happiest cat and spread love & joy to everyone, all the time. He was a gift from God, a veritable walking miracle. The film runs 2 hours, 14 minutes and was shot in Southern Cal: Aunt Polly’s mansion was located in Santa Rosa, the Bazaar sequences were done at Universal City and the railroad station scenes were shot in St Helena; other locations are Calistoga, Petaluma and Disney Studios, Burbank. GRADE: A-/B+"

  • John Doe's avatar

    Wuchak

    Rating: 8/10

    "_**A spiritless New England town needs a shot of life and joy**_ In 1912, an optimistic orphaned girl used to poverty as the daughter of missionaries (Hayley Mills) travels to Harrington, Vermont, to live with her wealthy aunt (Jane Wyman), who “owns” the town and runs it with a joyless legalistic hand. The dispirited citizens desperately need this lil’ effervescent angel. Richard Egan plays a doctor, an ex-beau of the aunt who returns to town while Carl Malden plays the pastor seriously in need of an epiphany. Nancy Olson, Adolphe Menjou and Agnes Moorehead also have key roles. On the surface, “Pollyanna” (1960) is a quaint family drama with a little comedy, but it’s heartwarming and tackles heavy real-life issues, particularly the crushing burden of legalism in which Christianity loses its heart and becomes a rule-oriented, lifeless religion where mere appearances are the all-and-end-all. One of the best sequences is the menacing sermon on eternal damnation, which evokes both concern and amusement (Malden hams it up a bit), but there are several other worthy scenes. Pollyanna reminds me of this kitten we got as a gift, found near death in a game reserve. He was the happiest cat and spread love & joy to everyone, all the time. He was a gift from God, a veritable walking miracle. The film runs 2 hours, 14 minutes and was shot in Southern Cal: Aunt Polly’s mansion was located in Santa Rosa, the Bazaar sequences were done at Universal City and the railroad station scenes were shot in St Helena; other locations are Calistoga, Petaluma and Disney Studios, Burbank. GRADE: A-/B+"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Pollyanna ?

The movie is approximately 134 minutes long.

What is the Pollyanna's release date?

1960-05-19 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Pollyanna?

The movie belongs to the Comedy Drama Family genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the Pollyanna?

The lead actors include Hayley Mills , Jane Wyman , and Richard Egan , among others.

Who directed Pollyanna?

The movie was directed by David Swift David Swift

What is the Pollyanna's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $2,500,000 .

How much did Pollyanna movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $3,750,000 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the Pollyanna movie?

Major production companies include Walt Disney Productions .

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