<P> Mary Poppins is a 1964 American musical - fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by Walt Disney , with songs written and composed by the Sherman Brothers . The screenplay is by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi , loosely based on P.L. Travers 's book series Mary Poppins . The film , which combines live - action and animation , stars Julie Andrews in her feature film debut as Mary Poppins , who visits a dysfunctional family in London and employs her unique brand of lifestyle to improve the family 's dynamic . Dick Van Dyke , David Tomlinson , and Glynis Johns are featured in supporting roles . The film was shot entirely at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank , California using painted London background scenes . </P>
<P> Mary Poppins is a 1964 American musical - fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by Walt Disney , with songs written and composed by the Sherman Brothers . The screenplay is by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi , loosely based on P.L. Travers 's book series Mary Poppins . The film , which combines live - action and animation , stars Julie Andrews in her feature film debut as Mary Poppins , who visits a dysfunctional family in London and employs her unique brand of lifestyle to improve the family 's dynamic . Dick Van Dyke , David Tomlinson , and Glynis Johns are featured in supporting roles . The film was shot entirely at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank , California using painted London background scenes . </P>
who played mary poppins in the 1964 film
who played mary poppins in the 1964 film
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews