Mary Poppins (1964) | Ep. 53 - Part 1
Walt Disney spent twenty years trying to convince a deeply reluctant author to let him make this film at all. John, Westy, and Matt begin the story.
In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Robert Stevenson, the cast, and the second act — including Julie Andrews's screen debut, Dick Van Dyke's much-discussed accent, and the groundbreaking blend of live action and animation.
Practically perfect, but not quite finished. Part 2 floats in next: crew, finale, reception, legacy. Out now.
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