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The Sound Of Music
40 X 60 poster for the 1965 American musical drama film
The Sound of Music, produced and directed by Robert Wise. The film is an adaptation of the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical, which was inspired by the real-life memoir of Maria von Trapp.
Movie Overview

Starring: Julie Andrews as Maria and Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp.
Plot: Set in 1938 Salzburg, Austria, the story follows Maria, a high-spirited young postulant sent to be the governess for the seven children of a widowed naval officer. She brings music and joy back into their lives, eventually marrying the Captain before the family is forced to flee their homeland to escape the Nazis.
Music: Features iconic songs by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, including "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things," "Edelweiss," and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain".

Production and Legacy

Awards: The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Robert Wise.
Commercial Success: By November 1966, it became the highest-grossing film in history, surpassing Gone with the Wind, a title it held for five years.
Poster Artist: This specific artwork was painted by Howard Terpning. It depicts Julie Andrews in an alpine meadow with her guitar case and carpetbag, with the children and Christopher Plummer in the background.
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