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I Genuinely Can't Watch "The Sound Of Music" The Same Way Again After Reading These 21 Facts

1.First, Julie Andrews was always at the top of the list for the role of Maria von Trapp. According to The Sound of Music: The Making of America's Favorite Musical, writer Ernest Lehman said, "As far ...
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Behind the Scenes of ‘The Sound of Music’ Amid the Beloved Musical Drama’s 60th Anniversary

The hills weren’t the only places that were alive with The Sound of Music in 1965 – the epic musical drama was everywhere, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year. And for five years, it was ...
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21 "The Sound Of Music" Behind-The-Scenes Facts That'll Make You Watch The Movie In A Whole New Way

3.Christopher Plummer repeatedly turned down the role of Captain von Trapp because of the initial way the character was written. Since Christopher kept turning down the role, the creative team ...
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Austria’s Hills Are Still Alive, 60 Years Later

In Salzburg, an anniversary of “The Sound of Music” looks grand through a child’s eyes, even if the locals are gazing elsewhere. Actors from the Salzburg State Theater performing scenes from “The ...
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‘Sound of Music’ Secrets Exposed

Breathtaking camera work, catchy songs by Broadway legends Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, and Julie Andrews’ sweet performance as beloved nanny Maria von Trapp made The Sound of Music a ...