description Pollyanna Overview
Pollyanna is a 1960 drama focusing on an orphaned girl who attempts to improve the lives of residents in a small town through her optimistic outlook. Hayley Mills starred in this adaptation of Eleanor H. Porter’s novel, directed by David Swift and featuring notable actors like Jane Wyman and Karl Malden. The film earned Mills an Academy Juvenile Award before Adolphe Menjou's final performance.
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info Pollyanna Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1960 |
help Pollyanna FAQ
Who plays Pollyanna in the 1960 film?
Hayley Mills plays Pollyanna in Disney's 1960 adaptation. The film was directed by David Swift and is based on Eleanor H. Porter's 1913 novel Pollyanna.
What is Pollyanna about?
Pollyanna is an orphan sent to live with her wealthy aunt in a small town, where her optimistic outlook changes the people around her. Her habit of finding something to be glad about challenges the town's bitterness and rigid social habits.
Is the 1960 Pollyanna based on a true story?
No. It is a fictional adaptation of Eleanor H. Porter's novel. The character's optimism comes from the book's "glad game," a coping idea Pollyanna uses when circumstances are difficult.
What kind of movie is Pollyanna?
It is a family drama with romantic and sentimental elements rather than a conventional romance film. The story focuses on an orphan's influence on a community, with Hayley Mills's performance at its center.
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