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What we know About The Untold Story of Mary Poppins

Published on November 28, 2024
Written by:
Ishita Chatterjee
Ishita Chatterjee
Streaming Staff Editor
The Untold Story of Mary Poppins (Credit- Disney)

Families have watched Mary Poppins fly down on her umbrella for over six decades. They have enjoyed the songs and dances of the classic 1964 film. The evergreen film is now giving its old and new viewers something more, a rare behind-the-scenes look at the film’s legacy and its making, all through the documentary, The Untold Story of Mary Poppins. 

The original 1964 film was about the titular nanny taking the kids of her new employers on a magical adventure that brought joy to the children and their families. This movie was also Julie Andrews’ feature film debut. 

When Mary Poppins premiered in August 1964, it became the biggest box-office hit of the year and a pop-culture sensation. At the Oscars ceremony, the film bagged five awards, with Julie Andrews taking home the Best Actress trophy. In 2018, a sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, was also made. 

In this article, we will discuss everything about The Untold Story of Mary Poppins, ranging from the streaming details to plot insights and more. We will keep updating the article with new information. So, stay tuned for further updates. 

Release date & Where to Watch

The Untold Story of Mary Poppins will air on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at 9 P.M. ET on ABC. It will stream on Nov. 28, 2024, on Disney+ and Hulu. Along with this, Mary Poppins will be aired on ABC and streamed on Disney+ on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, as well. 

Plot

In The Untold Story of Mary Poppins, every part of the making of the now iconic film will be unveiled. Disney first became interested in the books by P.L. Travers thanks to his daughters Sharon and Diane. He inquired about the film rights in 1938 and then again in 1944, but the author didn’t like quite a few ideas for the film. 

For one, Travers was resistant to the idea of putting animation in the film and also wanted to approve the script herself, which Disney wasn’t in favor of. However, things worked out in 1959 when Disney paid Travers’ asking price of $750,000 and also let her approve the script. 

Moreover, she also got a part of the film’s profits. But that was just the first part of the hurdle. To bring the fantastical nature of the film to life, stop-motion animation, audio-animatronics, and trick photography were used. The studio also used the revolutionary sodium vapor possess to combine filmed pictures with drawings. 

The documentary offers a more detailed look into these processes and more. Yet, despite all the hurdles, when Andrews looks back on the film, she does so with fondness and love. In an interview with ABC News, Andrews said, “It's entertaining on so many levels, and I think adults can enjoy it as much as children.” 

Is There a Trailer of The Untold Story of Mary Poppins? 

A preview of the documentary was aired on Nov 26. 2024, by Good Morning America Check it out below: 



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