When Disney's magic failed: Saving Mr Banks

Updated On Feb 06, 2014 08:44 pm IST
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Walt Disney's daughters are in love with PL Travers' Mary Poppins and want their father to make a film on the book. Disney promises them, unaware of the long struggle which lies ahead. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 06, 2014 08:44 pm IST

Walt Disney's daughters are in love with PL Travers' Mary Poppins and want their father to make a film on the book. Disney promises them, unaware of the long struggle which lies ahead.

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In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against the uncompromising writer of the book who refuses to have anything to do with Hollywood machinery. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 06, 2014 08:44 pm IST

In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against the uncompromising writer of the book who refuses to have anything to do with Hollywood machinery.

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Short of finances, Travers finally give in and meets Disney to hear the plans for the adaptation. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 06, 2014 08:44 pm IST

Short of finances, Travers finally give in and meets Disney to hear the plans for the adaptation.

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Walt Disney tries his best to woo the author but she refuses to budge. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 06, 2014 08:44 pm IST

Walt Disney tries his best to woo the author but she refuses to budge.

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Disney has to reach back into his own childhood to understand Travers and her stance. The result is one of the most loved films of all times. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 06, 2014 08:44 pm IST

Disney has to reach back into his own childhood to understand Travers and her stance. The result is one of the most loved films of all times.

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