Sound of Music: The Making of America's Favorite Movie

Sound of Music: The Making of America's Favorite Movie
ISBN-10
0912777400
ISBN-13
9780912777405
Category
Performing Arts
Pages
224
Language
English
Published
2018-04-01
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Author
Julia Antopol Hirsch

Description

The Sound of Music is a classic film cherished in the hearts of millions. It won five Oscars, including Best Picture, upon its release in 1965. This tribute to a Hollywood classic is sure to thrill everyone who's ever sung along to "My Favorite Things" at one of the many screenings that still take place today. Through interviews with the cast and crew, in-depth access to memorabilia and personal scrapbooks and archival research at Fox Studios, author Julia Antopol Hirsch reveals the lively human story behind the making of the von Trapp family film. Fans will learn what motivated Christopher Plummer to take the part of the Captain, the challenges Julie Andrews faced filming the iconic opening scene and what life was like on an Austrian set for the seven children actors. This engaging celebration is the ultimate insider's guide to America's favorite movie.

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