Summer Magic
“THAT WONDERFUL HAYLEY! a-flitterin' in a romantic whirl of her own!”
Synopsis
Mother Carey, a Bostonian widow, and her three children move to Maine. Postmaster Osh Popham helps them move into a run-down old house and fixes it up for them. It's not entirely uninhabited, though; the owner, Mr. Hamilton, is a mysterious character away in Europe, but Osh assures them he won't mind their living there, since he won't be coming home for a long time yet. The children and a cousin who comes to live with them have various adventures before an unexpected visitor shows up
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Trailer Summer Magic
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-17
Top Cast
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Hayley Mills
Nancy Carey
Burl Ives
Osh Popham
Dorothy McGuire
Mrs. Margaret Carey
Deborah Walley
Julia Carey
Una Merkel
Mariah Popham
Eddie Hodges
Gilly Carey
Michael J. Pollard
Digby Popham
Peter Brown
Tom Hamilton
James Stacy
Charles Bryant
James Mathers
Peter Carey (as Jimmy Mathers)
O.Z. Whitehead
Mr. Perkins
Wendy Turner
Lallie Joy Popham
Harry Holcombe
Rev. Henry Lord
Hilda Plowright
Mary
Norman Leavitt
Hank Champlin, the barber (uncredited)
Jan Stine
Tad Perkins (uncredited)
Eddie Quillan
Boston Mailman (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Drinker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Neilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sally Benson
- Original Score
- Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- Summer Magic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Neilson
Sally Benson, Kate Douglas Wiggin
Buddy Baker
William E. Snyder
Department Leadership Roster
James Neilson
Director
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Sally Benson
Screenplay
Buddy Baker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Magic
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What is Summer Magic about?
Mother Carey, a Bostonian widow, and her three children move to Maine. Postmaster Osh Popham helps them move into a run-down old house and fixes it up for them. It's not entirely uninhabited, though; the owner, Mr. Hamilton, is a mysterious character away in Europe, but Osh assures them he won't mind their living there, since he won't be coming home for a long time yet. The children and a cousin who comes to live with them have various adventures before an unexpected visitor shows up
Who directed Summer Magic?
Summer Magic was directed by James Neilson.
Who stars in Summer Magic?
The principal cast of Summer Magic includes Hayley Mills, Burl Ives, Dorothy McGuire, Deborah Walley, Una Merkel.
When was Summer Magic released and how long is it?
Summer Magic was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer Magic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer Magic was composed by Buddy Baker.
Is Summer Magic based on a book or true story?
Summer Magic is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Kate Douglas Wiggin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer Magic?
Summer Magic holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).