Julie Andrews turns 90: the films, Mary Poppins, Bridgerton

JUlie Andrews, cinema legend thanks to Mary Poppins And All together passionately, It turns 90 today. Actress with multiple talents and equipped with a Melodious and unmistakable voice – compromised by an intervention in the throat in 1997 -, Julie is still loved today by the new generations, strong of A career full of successes as an actress, singer (with over ten active albums) e voice actress. And author together with the daughter of children’s books. A collaboration also landed on a podcast of couple entitled Julie’s Library.

Julie Andrews turns 90, his films to see

Born in England in 1935, little Julie Andrews grows in the theater Thanks to the work of the parents, a successful musical duo at the time of the Vaudeville. It debuts on stage at the age of 8 and very soon becomes the home starunleashing the jealousies of the Father thanks to a crystalline talent that, just 18 years old, the door In the mid -1950s to Broadway, where it will become A star.

Equipped with a portentous voice capable of amazing soprano virtuosity light, In 1955 he broke through with the role of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. The musical is adapted for the big screen in 1964, but with Audrey Hepburn. Discarded because unknown, Julie takes a sensational revenge by conquering the role – and an Oscar – of Mary Poppinsthat Walt Disney offers her reaching her in the dressing room. A sensational success replicated by All together passionately.

At the end of the 60s, the meeting with Blake Edwardsdirector with whom, In addition to getting married, it makes 8 films including Crêpes Suzette operation And So is life – next to Jack Lemmon. After the decade seventy, made of failures, recovering popularity in the next one, returning to the theater. Always remained popular among young people for the role of the flying Nanny, in 2001 conquer new generations with Pretty Princess. Away from cinema for 15 years, You can enjoy the role of voice of Lady Whistledown in Bridgengeron.

Mary Poppins (1964)

Classic of the Disney classics, Mary Poppins It is a film that stands on a surprising balance between visual imagination, positive messages and a subtle subversive charge. The direction of Robert Stevenson, e the innovative use of special effects, accompany a story that, Behind the sugar appearance, he addresses deep themes such as the emotional distance between parents and childrenthe need for connection and the transformative power of the imagination.

On his debut to the cinema, Andrews offers applause performance. His Mary Poppins is rigorous but affectionate, enigmatic And perfectly at ease between magic and common sense. With his voice and a calibrated acting, gives life to a modern and charismatic female figurecapable of transforming those around her without ever losing their balance. A test rewarded with the Oscar for best actress.

Victor Victoria (1982), one of Julie Andrews’ most iconic films

Cult film directed by Blake Edwards, second husband of Julie, Victor Victoria He tells the story of Victoria Grant, soprano without a pay, in the Paris of the 30s, who reinvents himself as “Victor”, a man who pretends to be a woman to break through in night clubs. Success comes, but also A whirlwind of misunderstandingsidentity exchanged and irresistible amorous tensions.

Bright, refined and intelligent musicalwhere the rhythm of Screwall Comedy merges with cabaret numbers, The film is a celebration of the Andrews talent. Among the most interpretation bold of his career, the actress Play with the duality of the character with impeccable control: it is comic without being caricatured and sensual without ever losing the ironic touch. An unforgettable performance that gave the actress an Oscar nomination.

All together passionately (1965)

Poised between musicals, training novel and historical melodrama, All together passionately It is a timeless classic still loved today. The plot tells the story of Maria, a young novice who leaves the convent to become the housekeeper of the seven children of the rigid widower captain von trapp (Christopher Plummer). With her joy and music, the girl will bring heat back to the villa e The life of the family and its own will change forever.

Julie plays Mary with a miraculous balance Between childish vitality and emotional depth. Here too, with his crystalline voice and natural charisma, The actress gives life to a memorable character and plays all the famous songs as Do-re-me And My Favorite Things. Still today at sixth place of the most viewed films ever, All together passionately he won 5 Oscars: Best movie, best direction, best soundtrack, best editing and best sound.

Pretty Princess (2001)

After ten years of break, Julie returns to the cinema thanks to Garry Marshall who wants it as the co-protagonist of this delicious comedy. The story follows Mia thermopolis (Anne Hathaway), anxled teenager of San Francisco that He discovers that he is the heir to the throne of the small European kingdom of Genovia ruled by Nonna Clarisse (Andrews).

Regal, elegant and firm figure who, however, also manages to be ironic and maternal. A role that Julie Andrews made even more famous (and loved) from the new generations. With a sequel, Prince Charming wantedreleased in 2004.

The torn curtain (1966)

Spionading thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcockthe film is set in the middle of the Cold War and tells the vicissitudes of An American physique (Paul Newman) who must secretly subtract a scientific formula during a congress in Denmark. At his side his girlfriend Sarah (Julie Andrews)unaware of his real plan.

Among the least celebrated films of Hitchcock, The torn curtain alternate moments of strong tension to scenes where the dramatic suspension is struggling to mesh. Julie Andrews was imposed by the production house After the success of Mary Poppins And his characterdespite being passive and a little limited, It allows the actress to reveal its talent even in a dramatic role.