More than a film, The Sound of Music is a cherished memory, filled with laughter, tears, and of course, some of the most memorable music ever written. The Sound of Music web site is your adventure trip through the movie--with fascinating anecdotes, intriguing stories from behind-the-scenes, and delightful activities at every turn. Many of the interactive features you will discover in The Estate. For example, you may test your yodeling skills in The Musicroom ,or join a Scavenger Hunt in Maria's Room and win a trip to the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. After your travels throughout the site, you will want to own this classic for yourself to watch again and again.

What makes this one of the most powerful and moving stories ever filmed? Imagine that you're the movie producer presented with this plot outline--could you have predicted its five Academy Awards® and popular success?

How one woman's true-life tale of her family's adventures in pre-war Austria grew into a musical that changed cinematic history.

Many of Hollywood's top stars were considered for roles in The Sound Of Music--the final cast was a cinematic dream team of actors and singers.

For many families, watching The Sound Of Music is an annual tradition. Indeed, it is hard to imagine a home video library that doesn't include this very special musical. And after your journey through the site, you will see it with new eyes and ears. Find out how you can make it part of your own collection--and be eligible to win a very special cruise at the same time.

The Sound Of Music is one family's tale in a time of great upheaval -- the approach of World War II. Find out more about real historical events that impacted the lives of the Trapp Family Singers.

Send a telegram, upload your best yodel, and interactively stage your own puppet show. Many treats await you on your journey through the rooms of the Estate.

What goes into making a musical on the scale of The Sound Of Music? Who was in charge of costuming? Were the scenes shot on set or on location? Who choreographed the dancing? And much more.

Released in the spring of 1965, The Sound Of Music swept almost every major film award. But unlike many popular films from the past, this one continues to inspire repeat viewers and to enthrall new generations. What accounts for its endless appeal?

Behind the Scenes
Click on this film reel icon in each section to gain access to interesting anecdotes and true-life stories from the other side of the silver screen.