To mark the limited-release of Walt Disney's Saving Mr. Banks, guest contributor Spencer Blohm takes a look at the real-life story that inspired it: the battle between Walt Disney and P.L. Travers, the creator of Mary Poppins, over how to bring the character to life.
This month marks two milestones for the Disney Company: the release of the 50th Anniversary Edition of Mary Poppins and the premiere of the new film Saving Mr. Banks, which documents the former film’s creation. Based on the emerging reviews, it looks like Saving Mr. Banks is on its way to becoming yet another legendary Disney live-action film alongside its predecessor. The original Mary Poppins was responsible for skyrocketing Julie Andrews to fame, but viewers may be surprised that, as evidenced in Saving Mr. Banks, it was initially a long and difficult journey to get Mary Poppins off the ground and into theaters.