Bedknobs and Broomsticks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bedknobs and Broomsticks |
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| Directed by | Robert Stevenson |
| Produced by | Bill Walsh |
| Screenplay by | Bill Walsh Don DaGradi |
| Starring | Angela Lansbury David Tomlinson Ian Weighill John Ericson Cindy O'Callaghan Roy Snart |
| Music by | Songs: Richard M. Sherman Robert B. Sherman Score: Irwin Kostal |
| Cinematography | Frank V. Phillips |
| Editing by | Cotton Warburton |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Film Distribution Company |
| Release date(s) | October 7, 1971 (United Kingdom) December 13, 1971 (United States) |
| Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | United States United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Money made | $17,871,174 |
Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a 1971 musical movie made by Walt Disney Productions. It's special because it mixes real actors with cartoon parts. The movie first came out in North America on December 13, 1971. It is based on two books by the English children's author Mary Norton: The Magic Bed Knob; or, How to Become a Witch in Ten Easy Lessons and Bonfires and Broomsticks.
Many people compare Bedknobs and Broomsticks to another famous Disney movie, Mary Poppins. Both movies share some of the same actors, crew members, songwriters, and even the same director. Part of the story also takes place on the streets of London, England.
The movie was filmed at Walt Disney Studios in California. However, the scenes that show a castle were actually filmed at a real place called Corfe Castle in Dorset, England.
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Main Characters
This movie features a talented group of actors who bring the magical story to life.
Adult Characters
- Angela Lansbury plays Miss Eglantine Price. She is learning to be a witch.
- David Tomlinson is Emelius Browne. He used to be Miss Price's teacher at the Correspondence College of Witchcraft.
- Roddy McDowall plays Mr. Rowan Jelk, the local vicar.
- Sam Jaffe is Bookman, a seller of old and rare books.
- John Ericson plays Colonel Heller, who leads the German invasion force in the story.
- Bruce Forsyth is Swinburne, Bookman's helper.
- Tessie O'Shea plays Mrs. Jessica Hobday.
- Arthur Gould-Porter is Captain Bill Ainsley Greer.
- Ben Wrigley plays a workman on Portobello Road.
- Reginald Owen is Major General Sir Brian Teagler, the leader of the Home Guard. This was his last movie.
- Cyril Delevanti plays an Elderly farmer.
- Rick Traeger and Manfred Lating play German sergeants.
The Children
Three young actors play the children who join Miss Price on her adventures:
- Cindy O'Callaghan as Carrie
- Roy Snart as Paul
- Ian Weighill as Charlie
Voice Actors
Some characters in the movie are animated, and these actors provide their voices:
- Robert Holt as Codfish
- Lennie Weinrib as Secretary Bird and Lion
- Dal McKennon as Bear
Movie Awards
Bedknobs and Broomsticks was recognized for its amazing special effects and other parts of its production.
Awards Won
- The movie won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects. This award goes to the team that creates the most impressive special effects in a movie. The team included Alan Maley, Eustace Lycett, and Danny Lee.
Nominations
The movie was also nominated for several other Academy Awards, meaning it was considered one of the best in these categories:
- Best Art Direction: This award recognizes the best design of the movie's sets and overall look.
- Best Costume Design: For the best outfits worn by the characters.
- Best Scoring Adaptation and Original Song Score: For the movie's music, including both the background score and the songs.
- Best Original Song for the song "The Age of Not Believing".
See also
- In Spanish: Bedknobs and Broomsticks para niños
