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Sound of Music

The sound of music is a classic film from 1965 that follows the story of the von trapp singers.

This movie is a Rodgers and Hammerstien production.

The movies main characters are the young postulant Maria that is sent to the von trapp family to be the childrens new governess. played by Julie Andrews.

The retired naval officer Captain Von Trapp that is the father of the children is played by Christopher Plummer

Then there are the seven children :

Liesl is played by Charmian Carr

Friedrich is played by Nicholas Hammond

Louisa is played by Heather Menzies

Kurt is played by Duane Chase

Brigitta is played by Angela Cartwright

Marta is played by Debbie Turner

Gretl is played by Kym Karath

The movie is well written and beautifully directed and is appropriate for all ages.

The musical selections are beautiful well ordered and fit the plot line very well.