Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of a Classic Film

The untold story behind a beloved classic.

Making Mary Poppins reveals the extraordinary true story behind the creation of one of the most beloved films of all time—and the two little-known songwriters who helped make it possible.

Long before Mary Poppins danced across the rooftops of Edwardian London and into the hearts of millions, Robert and Richard Sherman were struggling songwriters in Los Angeles, trying to find their voices—and their futures. In this vivid and deeply researched narrati...