The Adventures of Pollyanna
Synopsis
Pollyanna’s Aunt Polly wants the girl to spend her time studying, but Pollyanna has other ideas. She joins a secret club with a group of orphans, and they spy on a mysterious new resident in town, only to learn that her standoffishness is because of her desire to shield a retarded son. Pollyanna helps the town accept the boy and his mother.
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Shirley Jones
Aunt Polly Harrington
Patsy Kensit
Pollyanna
Edward Winter
Dr. Richard Chilton
Beverly Archer
Angelica
Lucille Benson
Mrs. Levelor
Nicholas Hammond
Reverend Tull
Gretchen Wyler
Mrs. Emily Tarbell
John Randolph
Mr. Muller
Stacey Nelkin
Cora Spencer
John Putch
Johnny Muller
Roxana Zal
Merilee
Rossie Harris
Jimmy Bean
Anne Haney
Miss Louella Beat
Mitzi Hoag
Mrs. Muller
Barbara Cason
Mrs. Snow
Jay W. MacIntosh
Widow Jenn
Hap Lawrence
Iceman
David Haney
Homer Cox
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Day
- Screenplay & Story
- Ann Beckett, Eleanor H. Porter
- Original Score
- Jerrold Immel
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Pollyanna
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Day
Ann Beckett, Eleanor H. Porter
Jerrold Immel
Ernest Milano
Tom Leetch, William Robert Yates
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Beckett
Writer
Tom Leetch
Producer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Robert Day
Director
Ernest Milano
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Pollyanna
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What is The Adventures of Pollyanna about?
Pollyanna’s Aunt Polly wants the girl to spend her time studying, but Pollyanna has other ideas. She joins a secret club with a group of orphans, and they spy on a mysterious new resident in town, only to learn that her standoffishness is because of her desire to shield a retarded son. Pollyanna helps the town accept the boy and his mother.
Who directed The Adventures of Pollyanna?
The Adventures of Pollyanna was directed by Robert Day.
Who stars in The Adventures of Pollyanna?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Pollyanna includes Shirley Jones, Patsy Kensit, Edward Winter, Beverly Archer, Lucille Benson.
When was The Adventures of Pollyanna released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Pollyanna was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Pollyanna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Pollyanna was composed by Jerrold Immel.
Is The Adventures of Pollyanna based on a book or true story?
The Adventures of Pollyanna is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleanor H. Porter".