The Parent Trap 1961
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Gummy
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SplatTwo identical twin sisters, separated at birth by their parents' divorce, are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they scheme to bring their parents back together. The girls, one of whom has been living with their mother and the other with their father, switch places after camp and go to work on their plan, the first objective being to scare off a gold-digger pursuing their father.
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cast
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as Susan Evers / Sharon McKendrick
as Margaret 'Maggie' McKendrick
as Mitch Evers
as Charles McKendrick
as Louise McKendrick
as Verbena
as Vicky Robinson
as Edna Robinson
as Hecky
as Rev. Dr. Mosby
Director:
Writer:
David Swift, Erich Kästner
Stars:
Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles, Cathleen Nesbitt, Una Merkel, Joanna Barnes, Linda Watkins, Crahan Denton, Leo G. Carroll,
Genres:
Comedy,Family,Romance
Release Date:
1961 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
129 min
MMPA Rating:
G
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Parent Trap
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Susan Evers / Sharon McKendrick
as Margaret 'Maggie' McKendrick
as Mitch Evers
as Charles McKendrick
as Louise McKendrick
as Verbena
as Vicky Robinson
as Edna Robinson
as Hecky
as Rev. Dr. Mosby
as Miss Inch
as Miss Grunecker
as Miss Lockness
as Mr. Eaglewood
as Betsy (uncredited)
as Gwen (uncredited)
as Ursala (uncredited)
as Trooper Wilfred Stafford (uncredited)
as Mitch Evers' Golf Caddy (uncredited)
as Parent (uncredited)
as Parent (uncredited)
as Parent (uncredited)
as Teenager (uncredited)
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