SCRAPBOOK 4 - HEARING THE SOUND OF MUSIC...

 THE HAPPIEST SOUND IN ALL THE WORLD...

When 'The Danny Thomas Show' came to an end after 7 successful seasons, I went on an interview for the role of Brigitta Von Trapp in a little movie that 20th Century Fox was making titled 'The Sound of Music'.
When 'The Danny Thomas Show' came to an end after 7 successful seasons, I went on an interview for the role of Brigitta Von Trapp in a little movie that 20th Century Fox was making titled 'The Sound of Music'.
Thousands auditioned to play the parts of the von Trapp children and when I got word I had been cast I was so excited. Danny Thomas released me from the last show of the Danny Thomas Show season so I could begin working on this movie. For that I am so grateful because he didn't have to do that..
Thousands auditioned to play the parts of the von Trapp children and when I got word I had been cast I was so excited. Danny Thomas released me from the last show of the Danny Thomas Show season so I could begin working on this movie. For that I am so grateful because he didn't have to do that..
Robert Wise was so supportive of s in every scene. He had such a clear vision of what he wanted the movie to look like. At my audition I am talking with him here after I sang and danced for him.
Robert Wise was so supportive of s in every scene. He had such a clear vision of what he wanted the movie to look like. At my audition I am talking with him here after I sang and danced for him.
They screen tested me in a scene as Brigitta and in a blonde wig as Louisa. I'm glad they went with my real hair color and I got the part of Brigitta as I loved her character. It felt more like mi. (see what I did there?).
They screen tested me in a scene as Brigitta and in a blonde wig as Louisa. I'm glad they went with my real hair color and I got the part of Brigitta as I loved her character. It felt more like mi. (see what I did there?).
We spent months rehearsing and recording.
We spent months rehearsing and recording.
Most people know my character because I was the one who ignored the Captains whistle and came in reading a book. I think it establishes that Brigitta was a inquisitive and bright von Trapp, and the kind of parent the Captain was. He wanted to run a tight ship with his 7 children but he was kind at heart.
Most people know my character because I was the one who ignored the Captains whistle and came in reading a book. I think it establishes that Brigitta was a inquisitive and bright von Trapp, and the kind of parent the Captain was. He wanted to run a tight ship with his 7 children but he was kind at heart.
The name of the book I'm reading?... John Dale. A thoughtful fan of the movie bought me a copy. Its in German but a fond memory I keep close on my bookshelf. .
The name of the book I'm reading?... John Dale. A thoughtful fan of the movie bought me a copy. Its in German but a fond memory I keep close on my bookshelf. .
My 'Sound of Music' script
My 'Sound of Music' script
Do Re Mi page in my script...
Do Re Mi page in my script...
Do Re Mi page in my script...
Do Re Mi page in my script...
Wardrobe tests.
Wardrobe tests.
That famous line-up...
That famous line-up...
'My Favorite Things' in Maria's bedroom was the first scene to be filmed. We had so much fun.
'My Favorite Things' in Maria's bedroom was the first scene to be filmed. We had so much fun.
Direction from our director Robert Wise. He was so patient and kind.
Direction from our director Robert Wise. He was so patient and kind.
This was taken during a rehearsal. I had a cold during this scene and that is why I'm wearing a robe.
This was taken during a rehearsal. I had a cold during this scene and that is why I'm wearing a robe.
Who puts the frog in Maria's pocket?
Who puts the frog in Maria's pocket?
Onstage... the only difference is when we shot this scene the stage is built into a mountain and there was no roof. It was so cold. They have since enclosed the theatre.
Onstage... the only difference is when we shot this scene the stage is built into a mountain and there was no roof. It was so cold. They have since enclosed the theatre.
It was like we were putting on a real performance for the theatre was filled with Austrians.
It was like we were putting on a real performance for the theatre was filled with Austrians.
Do Re Mi was filmed all over the beautiful city of Salzburg.
Do Re Mi was filmed all over the beautiful city of Salzburg.
Our book... The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook. THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE SOUND OF MUSIC FAMILY SCRAPBOOK We have revised our book and included new pictures and updates. This is our Sound of Music personal scrapbook from our adventures while making the film. Filled with our own stories, never before seen pictures from our personal collections. If you are a fan of the movie and love to look behind the scenes, you will love this book. Available in my SHOP signed by mi!
Our book... The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook. THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE SOUND OF MUSIC FAMILY SCRAPBOOK We have revised our book and included new pictures and updates. This is our Sound of Music personal scrapbook from our adventures while making the film. Filled with our own stories, never before seen pictures from our personal collections. If you are a fan of the movie and love to look behind the scenes, you will love this book. Available in my SHOP signed by mi!
'The Sound of Music' took about a year to film. We recorded the songs, learned the dance routines, practiced, practiced, practiced...traveled to Salzburg, Austria for about 3 months and completed the shooting back at 20th Century Fox Studios.
'The Sound of Music' took about a year to film. We recorded the songs, learned the dance routines, practiced, practiced, practiced...traveled to Salzburg, Austria for about 3 months and completed the shooting back at 20th Century Fox Studios.
Christmas shoot for Rogers and Hammerstein Christmas card.
Christmas shoot for Rogers and Hammerstein Christmas card.
Learning to work the marionettes was so much fun. I got pretty good at it.
Learning to work the marionettes was so much fun. I got pretty good at it.
"I'm glad to go I cannot tell a lie..."
"I'm glad to go I cannot tell a lie..."
The Sound of Music took about a year to film. We recorded the songs, learned the dance routines, practiced, practiced, practiced...traveled to Salzburg, Austria for about 3 months and completed the shooting back at 20th Century Fox Studios. It was indeed a dream of a movie to be a part of.
The Sound of Music took about a year to film. We recorded the songs, learned the dance routines, practiced, practiced, practiced...traveled to Salzburg, Austria for about 3 months and completed the shooting back at 20th Century Fox Studios. It was indeed a dream of a movie to be a part of.
The bicycle scene was done many times and our bike riding had to be precise. At one point Debbie Turner (Marta) clipped Duane Chases (Kurt) tire and we collided. I fell off my bike. If you look closely in the movie you can see my scratched knee and elbow.
The bicycle scene was done many times and our bike riding had to be precise. At one point Debbie Turner (Marta) clipped Duane Chases (Kurt) tire and we collided. I fell off my bike. If you look closely in the movie you can see my scratched knee and elbow.
Rehearsing Do Re Mi song while on our bicycles.
Rehearsing Do Re Mi song while on our bicycles.
On the patio outside Schloss Leopoldstrom used as our back of the villa location.
On the patio outside Schloss Leopoldstrom used as our back of the villa location.
Just before I hear Maria's voice...
Just before I hear Maria's voice...
Julie was fun to be around and we embraced her playful side. I think it shows in the movie how much we adored her. She played games with us while we waited to shoot our scenes. She taught me how to say 'Supercalafragilisticexpialidocious' frontwords and backwards! I can still say it backwards to this day.
Julie was fun to be around and we embraced her playful side. I think it shows in the movie how much we adored her. She played games with us while we waited to shoot our scenes. She taught me how to say 'Supercalafragilisticexpialidocious' frontwords and backwards! I can still say it backwards to this day.
I've been asked why I look like I'm going to cry while listening to the Captain singing Edelweiss. As my character Brigitta, I remember thinking how moving it would be to hear my father singing again and how music would bring back memories of my mother who had passed away. Robert Wise came up to me while shooting this scene and asked why I looked so sad and I told him what I was thinking. I remember he smiled and said "That's good" and then walked away.
I've been asked why I look like I'm going to cry while listening to the Captain singing Edelweiss. As my character Brigitta, I remember thinking how moving it would be to hear my father singing again and how music would bring back memories of my mother who had passed away. Robert Wise came up to me while shooting this scene and asked why I looked so sad and I told him what I was thinking. I remember he smiled and said "That's good" and then walked away.
This beautiful overview of Salzburg still takes ones breath away today.
This beautiful overview of Salzburg still takes ones breath away today.
Outside the Abbey...
Outside the Abbey...
Getting direction while filming the Festival scene at Rock Riding School.
Getting direction while filming the Festival scene at Rock Riding School.
My pal Heather posing together for a continuity shot.
My pal Heather posing together for a continuity shot.
Backstage lunch
Backstage lunch
School in a trailer during the shooting of the wedding scene in Mondsee Church.
School in a trailer during the shooting of the wedding scene in Mondsee Church.
The Sound of Music premiere 1965
The Sound of Music premiere 1965
Waiting to film our Do Re Mi part on the Pegasus Fountain wall...
Waiting to film our Do Re Mi part on the Pegasus Fountain wall...
Practicing Do Re Mi in a barn while it rained on the mountain.
Practicing Do Re Mi in a barn while it rained on the mountain.
Nickys Mom Eileen, Heathers Mom Mary and my Mom Margaret pulling a kitty face. A private joke among them.
Nickys Mom Eileen, Heathers Mom Mary and my Mom Margaret pulling a kitty face. A private joke among them.
We were in Salzburg when Julie Andrews read in the 'Variety' that she was nominated for Best Actress in 'Mary Poppins'. We were thrilled for her.
We were in Salzburg when Julie Andrews read in the 'Variety' that she was nominated for Best Actress in 'Mary Poppins'. We were thrilled for her.
Premiere of the movie
Premiere of the movie
Once back in Hollywood while shooting the party scene I brought the little mouse toy I had held in the movie "Somebody Up There Likes Me." Robert Wise had cast me in that movie when I was 4 years old, but he didn't remember until he saw the mouse again.
Once back in Hollywood while shooting the party scene I brought the little mouse toy I had held in the movie "Somebody Up There Likes Me." Robert Wise had cast me in that movie when I was 4 years old, but he didn't remember until he saw the mouse again.
40th Anniversary Celebration NYC
40th Anniversary Celebration NYC
Madame Alexander Brigitta dolls
Madame Alexander Brigitta dolls
My DoReMi play clothes from drapes hangs in the hallway of 20th Century Fox Studios.
My DoReMi play clothes from drapes hangs in the hallway of 20th Century Fox Studios.
The cover of the album was taken from the picture of us running over the DoReMi hill.
The cover of the album was taken from the picture of us running over the DoReMi hill.
Here we are running...
Here we are running...