Question 1

Which song from Mary Poppins did P.L. Travers actually warm up to, according to the film's portrayal?

Accepted Answer

According to Richard M. Sherman, it was 'Feed the Birds' that won her over, not 'Let's Go Fly a Kite' as depicted in the movie.

Question 2

How did Emma Thompson prepare for her role as P.L. Travers, and what was her experience with the research material?

Accepted Answer

Thompson listened to all thirty-nine hours of audiotapes from the real working sessions between Travers and Disney's team, describing the experience as 'like being poked in the ear with hot forks.'

Question 3

What was P.L. Travers' actual opinion of the 1964 Mary Poppins film adaptation of her books?

Accepted Answer

In a rare 1977 interview, Travers said she'd seen it 'once or twice' and learned to live with it, calling it 'glamorous' and 'a good film on its own level' but 'not very like my books.'

Question 4

Why does the film show Walt Disney stubbing out a cigarette but not actually smoking?

Accepted Answer

Walt Disney hid his smoking habit to protect his studio's family-friendly image. Tom Hanks wanted accuracy, but Disney insisted smoking wasn't appropriate for a family movie, so only the aftermath is shown.

Question 5

Which song held special emotional significance for Walt Disney, and why did he request it?

Accepted Answer

'Feed the Birds' was Walt Disney's personal favorite song. According to Richard M. Sherman, Walt would ask him to play it when feeling depressed, believing it summed up why he created Walt Disney Pictures.

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