The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music

The Making of America's Favorite Movie
By Julia Antopol Hirsch

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224 Pages, 7.5 x 9.25

Formats: Trade Paper, PDF, EPUB, Mobipocket

Trade Paper, $22.99 (US $22.99) (CA $29.99)

ISBN 9780912777382

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Apr 2018)

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Overview

An extensive behind-the-scenes look at one of America's most revered classic films
The Sound of Music is a classic film cherished in the hearts of millions. It won five Oscars, including Best Picture, upon its release in 1965. This tribute to a Hollywood classic is sure to thrill everyone who's ever sung along to "My Favorite Things" at one of the many screenings that still take place today. Through interviews with the cast and crew, in-depth access to memorabilia and personal scrapbooks and archival research at Fox Studios, author Julia Antopol Hirsch reveals the lively human story behind the making of the von Trapp family film. Fans will learn what motivated Christopher Plummer to take the part of the Captain, the challenges Julie Andrews faced filming the iconic opening scene and what life was like on an Austrian set for the seven children actors. Now completely updated and in full color throughout, this engaging celebration is the ultimate insider's guide to America's favorite movie. 

Author Biography

Julia Antopol Hirsch is a screenwriter and former story editor for Robert Wise Production. She lives in Vancouver, Washington.