description Saving Mr. Banks Overview
Saving Mr. Banks chronicles the complex negotiations between author P.L. Travers and Walt Disney regarding the adaptation of her book, *Mary Poppins*. The film portrays a 1961 period set in Los Angeles where Disney sought the rights to the novel, alongside flashbacks to Travers’s childhood in Australia.
It highlights the contrasting approaches of the two creative figures during this pivotal time.
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info Saving Mr. Banks Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 2013 |
help Saving Mr. Banks FAQ
Who plays P.L. Travers and Walt Disney in Saving Mr. Banks?
Emma Thompson plays author P.L. Travers and Tom Hanks portrays Walt Disney in Saving Mr. Banks. The film was directed by John Lee Hancock and released in 2013.
Is Saving Mr. Banks based on a true story?
Saving Mr. Banks is based on the real negotiations between P.L. Travers and Walt Disney over the film rights to Mary Poppins, set during Travers's 1961 visit to Los Angeles. However, the film takes significant creative liberties, and many who knew Travers noted she was far more resistant to the process than depicted.
What are the flashback scenes in Saving Mr. Banks about?
The flashback sequences depict P.L. Travers's childhood in Australia, focusing on her relationship with her father, Travers Goff. These scenes explain the emotional origins of the Mary Poppins characters and why Travers was so protective of them.
Was P.L. Travers really unhappy with the Mary Poppins movie?
Yes, the real P.L. Travers reportedly cried at the premiere of Mary Poppins and was particularly upset about the animated sequences featuring dancing penguins. She remained opposed to further adaptations of her work for the rest of her life.
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