This page is dedicated to one of my favourite movies of all time, The Sound Of Music.
Thanks to all those who have commented on my Sound of Music site. The feedback has been positive, and from what I've read, it seems there aren't that many SOM sites out there, or there are plenty of fans, but not enough acknowledgment! Yes, I do receive your emails, and value all your comments, and I try to get back to everyone (eventually!) however I don't have much time on my hands since I've been really busy for a while. Thanks for inspiring me to update this site and fix it up! :) M. (18/04/01)
We've all seen it a thousand times, and yet we never tire of it. I must say I really admire Julie Andrew's work (Mary Poppins was a classic too!), and it is a shame to hear the sad news about her voice. However, there will always be her most memorable role in the Sound Of Music as Maria.
Filmed in 1965, the location for the movie set was filmed in and around Salzburg, Austria. It is based on a true story of a novice nun, Maria, who is called to be a governess to seven children of the strict naval officer, Captain Von Trapp.
~Where Are They Now?~
Charmian Carr (Liesl)
The Sound Of Music marks the start of Carr's acting career. In fact, Charmian Farnon (Wise changed her real name because it was always mispronounced) was not initially interested in becoming an actress. She was modeling part time to save up for a trip to Europe when a friend sent her picture to producer-director Wise. He discovered that she could sing and dance when he called her in for an interview; a screen test confirmed his instincts. Charmian now runs her own interior design business in Encino, California, with a client list that includes Michael Jackson-who hired her in part because of his love for Liesl.
Nicholas Hammond (Friedrich)
One of the three children among the seven in The Sound Of Music with previous professional experience, Hammond had appeared on television, on Broadway, and in the movie, Lord of the Flies. Hammond went to audition for the role a few days after being in a skiing accident-and in he walked with his two front teeth missing and his arm in a sling. He didn't think he had a chance because he couldn't sing, but despite all these handicaps, he landed the role. Hammond now lives in Australia, where he still makes his living as a stage actor.
Heather Menzies (Louisa)
A ballet student who had appeared on a local amateur TV show, Menzies had no acting experience when she auditioned for the role of Louisa, but somehow managed to get cast right away. After The Sound Of Music, she starred in the Logan's Run television series as well as other movies. She then gave up acting to become a full time mother to her two children with her husband, actor Robert Urich.
Duane Chase (Kurt)
Chase began his acting career in commercials at the age of 11, a way of helping to fund his college career. At his second audition for The Sound of Music Wise walked up to him and invited him personally to join the cast in Salzburg. Duane lives in Washington State and today tests computer software for oil and mining companies.
Angela Cartwright (Brigitta)
Another pro amongst the child actors who auditioned, Cartwright spent seven years as Danny Thomas's TV daughter on Make Room for Daddy, as well as acting in commercials and modeling. Cartwright was thrilled to land the role of Brigitta, even though she had to miss the final episode of Daddy to begin Sound of Music rehearsals. After the movie wrapped, Cartwright joined the cast of the TV series Lost In Space and continued to act in films. She and her husband, Steve Gullion, started a gift shop, Rubber Boots, that she still runs in Toluca Lake, California.
Debbie Turner (Marta)
Turner had done some commercial modeling before being signed to The Sound of Music. She now lives in a small town in Minnesota with her husband and four children.
Kym Karath (Gretl)
Coming from a family of performers, Karath appeared in three movies before making The Sound Of Music. At her audition for the role of Gretl, she appeared so confident and talkative that Wise knew he might not find another 5-year-old with such charisma and signed her for the part on the spot. Karath was a regular on All My Children before taking time off to have a baby.
~Links~
Here a some essential sites for those who are also fans of this lovable musical:
The Official 20th Century Fox Sound Of Music Movie site
The Official Broadway Musical Revival Site
An excellent site for all fans
Read the story of the real Von Trapps
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