Cast and Crew of The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music

"The Sound of Music" is a beloved musical film set in Austria just before World War II. It follows Fräulein Maria, a spirited postulant played by Julie Andrews, who becomes the governess for the seven children of the widowed naval Captain Georg von Trapp, portrayed by Christopher Plummer. Through her love of life and music, Maria brings joy and warmth back to the von Trapp household and ultimately helps the family find courage to escape the encroaching war.

Trivia:
1. Despite Christopher Plummer's initial dislike of the song "Do-Re-Mi," it became one of the most iconic numbers associated with the film.
2. The outdoor scenes were filmed in the scenic Austrian Alps, and the von Trapp family home shown in the movie is actually the Schloss Frohnburg in Salzburg.
3. Julie Andrews had previously won a Tony Award and was already a celebrated stage actress before her breakthrough film role in "The Sound of Music." This movie solidified her status as a Hollywood star.

Main Cast of The Sound of Music

Julie Andrews as Fräulein Maria

Julie Andrews

Fräulein Maria
Christopher Plummer as Captain Georg von Trapp

Christopher Plummer

Captain Georg von Trapp
Eleanor Parker as Baroness Elsa von Schraeder

Eleanor Parker

Baroness Elsa von Schraeder

Crew of The Sound of Music

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