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Pollyanna (1960)

★ 7.4G134 minDirector: David Swift

1960 film by David Swift

Pollyanna is a 1960 American comedy-drama film starring Hayley Mills, Jane Wyman, Karl Malden, and Richard Egan in a story about a cheerful orphan changing the outlook of a small town. The film was written and directed by David Swift, based on the 1913 novel Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter. The film won Hayley Mills an Academy Juvenile Award. It was the last film of actor Adolphe Menjou.

Pollyanna was Hayley Mills' first of six films for Disney, and the directorial debut of David Swift.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Pollyanna about?
Pollyanna (1960) — A little girl comes to a town that is embattled by feuds and intimidated by her aunt. By the time she must leave, she has transformed the community with her indominatable will to see the good side of even the worst situations and bring it out for the betterment of all.
Is Pollyanna based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Pollyanna scary?
Content rating: G. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.