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Experience the extraordinary animation, dazzling special effects, and award-winning music of Walt Disney's MARY POPPINS in this fully restored and remastered 2-Disc 40th Anniversary Edition!
Join the "practically perfect" Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) for a "Jolly Holiday" as she magically turns every chore into a game and every day into a whimsical adventure. Along the way you'll be enchanted by unforgettable characters such as the multitalented chimney sweep Bert (Dick Van Dyke). Unpack Mary's magical carpetbag full of bonus features, including an all-new animated short, games, and a never-before-heard deleted song. You won't need "A Spoonful Of Sugar" to love every moment of this timeless Disney classic!
 Editor's Note
 A magical, musical nanny brings a breath of fresh air into the stuffy Banks household in turn-of-the-century England. Overstuffed with gaiety, this children's fantasy is filled to the brim with wonderful dance numbers and outrageous songs (such as the seemingly unpronounceable "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"). The film's seamless blending of live-action with animation was a marvel in its day. This is Andrews' film debut and Darwell's last film appearance. Academy Award Nominations: 13, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best (Adapted) Screenplay. Academy Awards: 5, including Best Actress--Julie Andrews, Best Original Score, Best Song ("Chim Chim Cher-ee"), Best Editing, Best Special Visual Effects. Gold Collection Edition features "Hollywood Goes to a World Premiere."
 Plot Summary
 Oscar-winning Disney musical about Mary Poppins, a British nanny with magical powers. She arrives at the home of the Banks family, and with her magical abilities transforms the lives of the entire clan. Mary's strongest influence is over the Banks' children, whom she introduces to a world of fantasy. Film features many classic songs, among them "Chim Chim Cheree." and "Supercalifragilisticexplialidocious."
| Features | Experience the extraordinary animation, dazzling special effects, and award-winning music of Walt Disney's MARY POPPINS in this fully restored and remastered 2-Disc 40th Anniversary Edition! Join the "practically perfect" Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) for a "Jolly Holiday" as she magically turns every chore into a game and every day into a whimsical adventure. Along the way you'll be enchanted by unforgettable characters such as the multitalented chimney sweep Bert (Dick Van Dyke). Unpack Mary's magical carpetbag full of bonus features, including an all-new animated short, games, and a never-before-heard deleted song. You won't need "A Spoonful Of Sugar" to love every moment of this timeless Disney classic! |
 | Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment. |
| Technical Info
| Release Information
|  | Studio: Buena Vista (Disney) |
 | Release Date: 12/14/2004 |
 | Running Time: 139 minutes |
 | Original Release Date: 1964 |  | Catalog ID: 35234 |  | UPC: 00786936240191 |  | Number of Discs: 1 | Audio & Video
|  | Original Language: English |  | Available Audio Tracks: English |  | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards | Academy Awards (1964) |  | Winner, Best Special Visual Effects |  | Julie Andrews, Winner, Best Actress |  | Cotton Warburton, Winner, Best Film Editing |  | Peter Ellenshaw, Winner, Best Special Visual Effects |  | Eustace Lycett, Winner, Best Special Visual Effects |  | Richard M. Sherman, Winner, Best Original Score |  | Richard M. Sherman, Winner, Best Original Song |  | Robert B. Sherman, Winner, Best Original Score |  | Robert B. Sherman, Winner, Best Original Song |
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| | Professional Reviews | Premiere "[T]he Poppins character was played to comely perfection by squeaky-clean Andrews, who won an Oscar." 04/01/2004 p.64Entertainment Weekly "[Andrews] openmouthed, eyebrow-cocked expressions became perfect embodiments of Mary's cheeky charm." 12/17/2004 p.66-7 Empire "Mixing real-life action with animation to charming effect, it is still Julie Andrew's iconic performance that remains this film's cheeriest pleasure..." 03/01/2008 p.116 |
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