Considering there were still animated sequences and musical numbers, it's predictable what her opinion would be. With all her objections, Mary Poppins fans can't help but wonder what Travers would have thought about the sequel Mary Poppins Returns and Blunt's take on the classic character. Travers also wasn't fond of the musical theme for the film. She largely opposed the animation sequences and was incredibly upset when she learned the penguins wouldn't be live-action but animated. Travers believed the film Mary Poppins was too nice, unlike the one featured in the books. While many found Van Dyke's Cockney accent embarrassing, this wasn't the source of Travers' tears. With photographs from the motion picture and Illustrations by Betty Fraser and Craig Pineo. Travers, Travers cried of "embarrassment" at a premiere she wasn't initially invited to for a film her name only briefly appeared in during the credits. Travers did weep, but it was for an entirely different reason.Īccording to Valerie Lawson's biography Mary Poppins, She Wrote: The Life of P.L. At the premiere of Mary Poppins, Travers was shown crying in relief at the finished product in the biographical film. When the Banks family advertise for a nanny, Mary Poppins and. Banks gave some insight into the author's life but managed to get some details wrong. Mary Poppins The original best-loved classic about the worlds most famous nanny Mary Poppins. It's hard to comprehend how the heart-warming film could be criticized, but its nature was exactly why Travers was disappointed in the film adaptation.
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