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1960 · 134 min · G

Pollyanna

Directed by David Swift · Comedy, Drama, Family

Pollyanna (1960) is a Comedy film, directed by David Swift set in Vermont during the 1910s. It runs 134 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Paul J. Smith
Cinematography
Russell Harlan
Cast
Hayley MillsJane WymanRichard EganKarl MaldenNancy OlsonAdolphe MenjouDonald CrispAgnes Moorehead

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Vermont
Setting
Rural
When
1910s

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & Loyalty
Tone
HopefulCozy

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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