![]() After Patti Randall (Mills) recognizes the wristwatch as belonging to a bank teller, the FBI is called in to watch D.C.’s every move. (Darn Cat) turns up with a wristwatch for a collar, it becomes a tip-off to an unsolved robbery and kidnapping. Mistaken identities and perilous escapes-including a nail-biting battle involving a windmill-lead Nikky to a final confrontation aboard the yacht of an eccentric millionairess (Pola Negri) with a passion for priceless gems and pet cheetahs! Set on the Isle of Crete, the story pits Nikky Ferris (Mills), a young English tourist, against a wily jewel thief (Eli Wallach). It’s Nancy (Mills), the eldest of three children, who finds the family’s new home-along with a jolly postmaster, a pretentious cousin, and a mysterious absentee landlord. When a close-knit Boston family loses their fortune, they find a wealth of secrets, young love, and more in Beulah, Maine. ![]() Realizing their relationships, they plan a little twist of their own: switching places! The twins’ goal-to get their divorced parents back together-is simple in concept but difficult in execution.īased on Jules Verne’s popular novel, this daring adventure follows Mary Grant (Mills) as she travels to the four corners of the world to find her missing sea-captain father, John Grant (Jack Gwillim)… even though her only clue to his location is a message in a bottle! ![]() Neither knows the other exists until a twist of fate finds them at the same summer camp. Mills pulls double duty as Susan and Sharon, identical twins separated at birth. It isn’t until the embittered town almost loses their “Glad Girl” that Aunt Polly understands the power of love and lightheartedness. Unfortunately, Aunt Polly (Jane Wyman) is too concerned with appearances, politics, and propriety to appreciate her effervescent niece. Mills stars as Pollyanna, an orphan who brings joy to the lives of everyone she meets. ![]() This week D23 is celebrating the sunshine of the classic film Pollyanna! To get you even more excited for the #D23GladGame and the Pollyanna watch party (Preceded by a chat with Disney Legend Hayley Mills!), we’re taking a “glad” look down memory lane and sharing our favorite films Mills has starred in for Disney-beginning with her American film debut in Pollyanna, for which she was awarded a special Oscar® in 1960! ![]()
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