The Sound of Music Turns 50

The Sound of Music Turns 50
It has been 50 years since the release of the world-famous film, The Sound of Music. The musical and film were based on the true story of the von Trapp family in Nazi-occupied Austria. In the story, Maria, a singing nun played by Julie Andrews, leaves her convent to become the governess of the von Trapps. In addition to winning over the children and helping them become better singers, Maria eventually wins over the children’s father, a widowed naval officer played by Christopher Plummer. The story was first told in a book by Maria herself. The real mother wrote The Story of Trapp Family Singers to earn some money for her family after her husband died. The book became a best-seller and inspired the Broadway musical and Hollywood film. Both the play and the film have held up over the years, and continue to delight audiences of all ages.

1. The 50th anniversary of the release of The Sound of Music (film) is being celebrated this March.
2. The report mentions Julie Andrews because she played the role of Maria in the film.
3. The real Maria wrote her family story because she needed money to support the family after her husband died.