There is something so incredibly nostalgic and cozy about Disney’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Released in 1971, this charming film actually did quite well when released – with a budget of 6.3 million dollars, it pulled in $17.9 million at the box office. During a time of war, magic and whimsy peers through with Angela Lansbury who plays Miss Eglantine Price. She takes 3 children who are escaping the constant bombardment of London during the Second World War. Not too much later, she meets up with Professor Emelius Browne – where even more fun is to be had. If you’ve wondered why the music is so catchy – famed Disney composers Robert and Richard Sherman gave their talents to this magnificent film.
But do you know everything there is to know about this fantastic film? Check the list of 5 facts below and let us know if you have any favorite facts you’d like to include!
- Julie to Angela
- Did you know that Julie Andrews was meant to play Miss Price? According to D23, Julie Andrews almost played the role. She ended up having second thoughts and Angela Lansbury was cast! As much as we love Julie, we believe the right decision was made!
- Hold the Film!
- Though Bedknobs and Broomsticks had been discussed since 1961 – several delays put the film on hold. For one, David Tomlinson was scheduled to be in Mary Poppins – which altered his schedule. An additional delay was that the themes of ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘Bedknobs and Broomstick’ were rather similar. The film was put on hold to give a bit of time between both movie releases.
- Missing Tunes
- It is normal for songs to be cut from films but several songs were not put in the film that made their way into the final released soundtrack. According to D23, “the soundtrack album featured “With a Flair,” “A Step in the Right Direction” and several segments of the “Eglantine” number, including “Don’t Let Me Down” — all songs excised from the film before its release.”
- One Studio Needed
- Aside from the costal shots, did you know that the entire film was filmed at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California? So much for the English countryside! You’re sure to get away from the war all the way in sunny California!
- Nursery Dolls
- Do the dolls in the nursery scene look familiar? It may simply be because they were modeled after the “It’s a Small World” dolls at Disneyland – now that’s Disney magic!
Images: Disney, D23
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