MAKING MARY POPPINS : the sherman brothers, walt disney, and the creation of a classic film.

"Making Mary Poppins reveals the extraordinary true story behind the creation of one of the most beloved films of all time -- and the two little-known songwriters who helped make it possible. Long before Mary Poppins danced across the rooftops of Edwardian London and into the hearts of millions...

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Main Author: PIERCE, TODD JAMES
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : W W NORTON, 2025.
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