Behind the Scenes on The Sound of Music, 55 Years Later
The iconic musical hits a milestone this year, but memories of the movie seem much less than a half-century away. Here, take a look back at some special moments from the film with stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer
1 of 10
CLIMB EV'RY MOUNTAIN
"I never guessed it would be this iconic, not at all," says Julie Andrews, with costar Christopher Plummer.
1 of 10
2 of 10
MOM ON THE JOB
Andrews and daughter Emma Katherine Walton in between takes on set.
2 of 10
3 of 10
TWO NANNY ROLES? NOT A 'PROBLEM'
Andrews says she "didn't hesitate" to play Maria, even though she'd just played a caretaker in Mary Poppins.
3 of 10
4 of 10
QUICK CONNECTION
"They are great friends to this day," says Andrews of her child costars.
4 of 10
5 of 10
OFFSCREEN ROMANCE
Plummer, shooting a scene with Eleanor Parker (the Baroness), recalls the actress "had great fun because she fell in love with the cameraman. I think their story is much more romantic than The Sound of Music."
5 of 10
6 of 10
WATER WORKS
While filming the rowboat scene, Andrews and the children would be doused with water again between every take. "They were long days, and the kids were great ā they had school and homework to do as well. That's not easy," Andrews says.
6 of 10
7 of 10
WEDDING PLANNING
"That dress was exquisite," says Andrews of Maria's wedding gown.
7 of 10
8 of 10
A 'FAVORITE' SCENE
Andrews and the children shot the bedroom scene, in which they sang "My Favorite Things," on their first day of filming.
8 of 10
9 of 10
DINNER TABLE ETIQUETTE
Real place settings and food were used during the dinner scene, after Maria meets the von Trapp children for the first time.
9 of 10
10 of 10
TOUCHING UP
Charmian Carr (Liesl) gets her makeup done between takes.