![]() ![]() Considering there were still animated sequences and musical numbers, it's predictable what her opinion would be. With all her objections, Mary Poppins fans can't help but wonder what Travers would have thought about the sequel Mary Poppins Returns and Blunt's take on the classic character. Travers also wasn't fond of the musical theme for the film. She largely opposed the animation sequences and was incredibly upset when she learned the penguins wouldn't be live-action but animated. Travers believed the film Mary Poppins was too nice, unlike the one featured in the books. she did weep throughout the screening of Mary Poppins at a lavish Hollywood premiere. While many found Van Dyke's Cockney accent embarrassing, this wasn't the source of Travers' tears. Watching Saving Mr Banks, its difficult not to imagine PL Travers. Travers, Travers cried of "embarrassment" at a premiere she wasn't initially invited to for a film her name only briefly appeared in during the credits. Travers did weep, but it was for an entirely different reason.Īccording to Valerie Lawson's biography Mary Poppins, She Wrote: The Life of P.L. At the premiere of Mary Poppins, Travers was shown crying in relief at the finished product in the biographical film. Banks gave some insight into the author's life but managed to get some details wrong. Disney had promised her no cloying animation, but he did it anyway. ![]() ![]() It's hard to comprehend how the heart-warming film could be criticized, but its nature was exactly why Travers was disappointed in the film adaptation. No, Pamela Travers didnt even approve of the original Mary Poppins movie. ![]()
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