Are you ready for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious trip down memory lane?
Because even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious, Mary Poppins is marking its 60th anniversary Aug. 27. (Though, sorry, if you say it loud enough, you’re unlikely to sound precocious.)
Produced by Walt Disney and directed by Robert Stevenson, the 1964 movie—starring legends Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews—follows the story of a magical nanny who brings music and adventure to two neglected children in London. And, 60-year-old spoiler alert: Her efforts end up bringing them closer to their father.
Disney’s movie, based on the books by P.L Travers’ and adapted for the big screen by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi, naturally received high praise from viewers and critics alike, going on to nab five Oscars including Best Actress, Best Film Editing, Best Original Music Score, Best Visual Effects and Best Original Song.
