Pollyanna (DVD, 2002)

Sparkling is the word that comes to mind for this wonderful classic which is still as fresh today as years ago. The message "Polly" is trying to get across is one we should all listen to in todays sometimes troubled world. Watch it with your kids or by yourself--is too good not to see it at least once if not fifty times--Agnes Moorehead is great as is Jane Wyman-

What's not to like? I love this film. I love the setting and the clothes. Even the town and the general era are like a brand-new Disneyland. Have you seen the size of those cakes for the fair? What little girl in the 50s and 60s didn't want to be Hayley Mills? A young Karl Malden is wonderful as the preacher - full of doubt and passion. The reclusive Agnes Moorhead and stiff Jane Wyman, as well as most of the cast are well-know talents and great to re-experience. This movie is timeless. Full of simple childhood joys mixed in with larger complex adult issues, as well as triumph in adversity without too heavy a hand. There is distrust, intimidation, love, loss, pain, social disharmony, the role of church and power of money; and heartbreak. None of these can stand up to the charm of Hayley Mills' innocent wisdom, and the viewer won't remember any of them. The viewer will remember cakes as big as a drum, and climbing trees, new clothes, and finding the colors of the rainbow. Hayley Mills delights us throughout. She will always be Pollyanna. No child should grow up without this and Disney's Summer Magic. Treat yourself.

This is a movie that you can watch as a family without any concern. I enjoyed the story line, the actors chosen are great and over all this is a must have movie. It's wonderful to see the changes in a number of the main characters. It's main character Pollyanna is well played and thought provoking. I highly recommend this movie to everyone.

This is one of my favorite movies and I was gald to get it for so much less than I would have paid in a store. I have had back surgery and it is difficult for me to shop in a regular store, so to be able to get what I want, when I want it at a discounted price makes me very happy

I loved this film as a child and couldn't seem to find it anywhere else. This is a great way to find your old favorates or anything else,

WONDERFUL MOVIE! EVERY AGE NEEDS TO WATCH IT AND BE REMINDED OF WHAT REALLY MATTERS IN LIFE! IT IS EVEN BETTER ON DVD THAN IT WAS ON VCR!

I first saw this movie when I was a child in the 1960's. I wanted to watch it again. I think every child should see it. It has a good story that all should try to live by.

My granddaughter saw this movie on cable TV and fell in love with it. I decided to check out Ebay and found the movie in time for her 4th birthday! She absolutely loves it...sometimes watching it 3 times a day. It's so convenient to purchase these movies on Ebay...inexpensive too! Thank you!

I have always liked Haley Mills movies, and this one is no exception. All the trouble she goes to and still comes out on top! This is a movie that the whole entire family can watch, enjoy, and learn. We need this these days.

I LOVE THIS MOVIE ONLY HAD IT ON VHS WAS EXCITED TO FIND IT AT SUCH A GOOD BUY RECEIVED IT IN GOOD TIME IT WORKS GREAT THANKS

I love this movie, it's such a wonderful classic every family should own! It's full of lessons in optimistic thinking and viewing EVERYTHING in life in a positive light. I highly recommend this movie to anyone at any age!

My three girls, ages 3, 5, and 7, love to watch this movie over and over again. It is a good, clean family movie.

This is what DisneyDVD should be!

Not only is this classic live-action Disney film beautifully restored and brought to DVD format, the "Vault Disney Collection" format has created a modern masterpiece, combining 21st Century technology with timeless Disney storytelling.

Disc One includes the restored film of "Pollyanna", along with audio commentary from Hayley Mills and director David Swift.

In particular, Disc Two is worth the full price of admission for this set. "Pollyanna: Making of a Masterpiece" does a wonderful job of revealing Walt Disney's soft spot for nostalgia and the memories of youth. Walt Disney was much more than a "brand name". He was a respected member of his community and was devoted to a family he truly cherished. Also included here is "Re-creating Pollyanna's America"; and "1912". Providing the background for this important story is half the fun of this DVD. The "Lost Treasures" section includes Walt Disney's original TV introductions, which set him apart as television's most beloved personality in the 1950's and 60's. Also included are Production Archives for the film, and the "1960 Disney Studio Album" (video scrapbook) combine for an unforgettable DVD experience.

Congratulations to those responsible for creating the "Vault Disney Collection" DVDs. Walt would be proud!

Reviewed by Dave Mason for SaturdaysToys.com - eBay's premier shop for vintage Walt Disney and Disneyland collectibles.

It makes me a little sad to see this wonderful family movie and realize it is all to rare these days. Haley Mills does a fantastic job in the role of Polyanna- she will steal any heart away. I only wish we could turn back the clock and have her make more films like this one. It is a must have for family viewing and we give it our highest recommendation.

Pollyanna is one of the greatest movies every made. A movie that really makes you feel good while watching. It shows us what a difference that one person can make in a small community. That being postive can bring about miracles in people's lives. And Hayley Mills is superb in the roll of Pollyanna.

Grand children love it, but there is a glitch in product in that goes it blank or skips occassionaly. Does not seem to bother the kids.

i use to watch this movie when i was a little girl and when i seen it i had to have it so my children could astch it too i would tell anyone that this is a really good family movie and everyone should see this movie

Shipped quickly - item exactly as indicated and arrived in perfect condition. Definitely recommend purchasing from this seller.

This movie was purchased for a friend who was having a birthday. She remembered the first time she saw this movie. She had hinted for it a few years. We finally decided to try Ebay and got the movie for her birthday. She was really happy.

I saw this on TCM and wept. Literally.
For a little perspective, I am a 6'6" 260lb 49 y/o father of 5 - and grandfather of one. I am a painter by trade (yup - construction worker) and didn't shed a tear when I broke my foot.
I bought this for one of my girls - age 11. But I keep track of it so we can watch it together.

This is an awesome movie. This little girl who grew up with no one loving and/or praising her, knows how to love and praise everyone else. If all of us could approach each day using her as an example what a wonderful world we would live in where we would all be anxious to help our friend, our neighbor and show and express love to our family. Jane Wyman also plays an excellent role in this movie - a role of how "not to be" because she is controlling and "cold" and learns from Pollyanna. Jeanne

This was one of my favorite childhood movies and I cry everytime I watch it. I purchased the DVD in order to have all the background making of the movie. Highly Recommend.

PLOT: HAYLEY MILLS IS AN ORPHAN DAUGHTER OF MISSIONARIES WHO ENDS UP WITH HER WEALTHY BUT RESERVE AUNT.....MILLS WON AN HONORARY JUVENILE OSCAR IN 1960 FOR THIS PERFORMANCE STANDS UP OVER TIME AND IS ONE OF HER BEST PERFORMANCES~

POLLYANNA IS THE VERY SWEET AND ALWAYS "SEES THE GOOD" IN EVERY SITUATION INSPITE OF THE RECENT LOSS OF HER PARENTS BOTH MISSIONARIES~ SO POLLYANNA GOES TO LIVE with her Aunt ...the VERY controlling and unemotional Jane Wyman~ ....Pollyanna quickly becomes the darling of the entire town~ set in Victorian times this wonderful G rated family fare is great for every age and time~ Pollyanna charmes everyone even her Aunt Polly who she was named after~ WE enjoy the COLORFUL CITIZENS LIKE AGNES MOOREHEAD as the dying diva, James Drury as a Suitor of the pretty family Maid~ Adolph Menjou complete with surley disposition and beard~ and the showstopper here is Karl Malden as the town Preacher who has been controlled by Polly (Jane Wyman) and decides that money cannnot buy a clean way to heaven and decides the Church is the ONE thing WYMANS money cannot buy~ GREAT scenes by him and we enjoy the changes in the town folks who are quickly CHANGED by Pollyanna~ Hayley Mills is pretty and sweet ~~won a Honorary Oscar in 1960 for this outstanding performance HER first Disney movie and one of her BEST~ also see The Parent Trap and That Darn Cat both 1960's version for more Mills fun~ I GIVE THIS 10 OUT OF 10 FOR EXCELLENCE THAT HOLDS UP OVER TIME AND 10 OUT OF 10 FOR BOTH MILL AND MALDENS PERFORMANCES~ (the Term she is a POLLYANNA was taken from the too good to be believe girl in this movie FYI)

IF YOU FOUND THIS REVIEW HELPFUL PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE~

It's a heart-warming story with a good message. I wish all kids could see it. It was my favorite movie as a child.