Tag: Hayley Mills
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Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 26, 1981
On this day in 1981, the ‘Disney’s Wonderful World’ television series aired “Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life.” Haley Mills hosted the behind-the-scenes look at the process of animation at Walt Disney Studios. The program mirrored the book of the same name by veteran animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. It included clips from 33…
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Hayley Mills | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 18, 1946
On this day in 1946, actress, singer, and Disney Legend Hayley Mills was born. Mills started her acting career at age 13 in ‘Tiger Bay,’ leading to her discovery by Walt Disney. He signed her to a six-film contract with Disney. Mills’ American film debut was in ‘Pollyanna,’ a role for which she earned an…
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That Darn Cat | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 2, 1965
On this day in 1965, the Disney live-action comedy ‘That Darn Cat!’ was released in theaters. Hayley Mills and Dean Jones starred in the adaptation of ‘Undercover Cat,’ a book by Gordon and Mildred Gordon. Siamese cat “D.C.” assists the FBI in solving a kidnapping and catching bank robbers using some zany methods. ‘That Darn…
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The Moon Spinners | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 8, 1964
On this day in 1964, the live-action adventure mystery ‘The Moon-Spinners’ was released in theaters. It starred a 17-year-old Hayley Mills in her fifth out of six films for Disney. On a visit to Crete, Mills gets tangled up in intrigue and romance when a stash of jewels goes missing. ‘The Moon Spinners’ was the…
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Hayley Mills Visits Harrington’s at Disneyland Paris and Shares About Filming ‘Pollyanna’ and Working with Walt Disney
Hayley Mills, the actress who brought Pollyanna to life in the movie of the same visited Harrington’s. This just wasn’t exactly like the Harrington that was seen in Pollyanna. Instead, she visited Harrington’s Fine China & Porcelains Shop on Main Street, U.S.A. while being hosted by Disneyland Paris Ambassadors Carmen and Quentin. This shop was…
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Hayley Mills is Given Replacement Oscar After Original is Stolen
Hayley Mills was given a new Oscar by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This replaces one that was stolen from her in the 80s. The original, a Juvenile Award, was given to her for her performance in Pollyanna. She was one of 12 people to receive this award. In fact, she was…
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D23 to Celebrate 60 Years of “Pollyanna” with Hayley Mills
D23, The Official Disney Fan Club, is celebrating the sunshine of Walt Disney’s classic film, “Pollyanna!” Whether it’s your first viewing or 60th, D23 invites you to join in a “glad game,” create a rainbow maker, and join us for a special watch party preluded by a virtual conversation with Pollyanna herself, Disney Legend Hayley…