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Pollyanna

Pollyanna

1960 · 134 min · EN · G · 7.0 (165 votes)
Dir. David Swift · Starring Hayley Mills, Jane Wyman, Richard Egan, Karl Malden, Nancy Olson, Adolphe Menjou · Music Paul J. Smith
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A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.

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A sun-drenched, earnest tale of a girl whose relentless optimism transforms a dour town. It feels like a warm hug, brimming with old-fashioned charm and a belief in the good of people, perfect for a gentle, uplifting escape.

heartwarmingoptimisticwhimsicalupliftingearneststeadyclassic Hollywoodfamily-friendlyperiod pieceoptimismfinding joycommunityresilience
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