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The Parent Trap (1961)

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Directed byDavid Swift
CastHayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles and Una Merkel
Theatrical ReleaseJune 21, 1961
Video ReleaseFebruary 4, 1997
Running Time129 minutes
MPAA RatingG (General Audience)
UPC Code786936028607
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About The Parent Trap

Hayley Mills is the two-fer star of this original version of the 1961 Disney comedy. The young actress plays twin sisters originally unaware of each others' existence and who later determine to bring their divorced parents together again by secretly trading places. Brian Keith and Maureen O'Hara bring some adult legitimacy to their roles as the wary parents, Joanna Barnes is a good sport as dad's new and despised girlfriend, and director David Swift makes the whole production sprightly, warm, and fun. --Tom Keogh Amazon.com

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.5 (118 reviews)

rating: 5 QuotePlease Parents!Quote
If you have young children (girls especially) show them the original Parent Trap, not the trash with Lindsay Lohan. This original Disney film is funny, adorable, and a personal favorite! February 10, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteA ClassicQuote
If you have seen the newer version starring Lindsay Lohan, but haven't seen the original version, you're in for an unexpected treat when you watch this Hayley Mills classic. It is 1,000% better than the remake. Hayley Mills outshines Lindsay in every respect. And the supporting cast, including Brian Keith and Maureen O'Hara add to its charm. Highly recommended. The remake fails miserably to stand up to this classic. You might want to try the Parent Trap and Parent Trap II Collection on DVD. November 24, 2007

rating: 5 QuoteI adore this movieQuote
This is one of my all time favortie Disney movies. Hayley Mills is just a delight to watch on screen and expertly pulls off playing both "twins". Maureen O'Hara is as beautiful as ever, adding quite a bit of humor along the way as the twin's mother.

I have to admit, I love the house in California that is featured in the movie and that's a big part of why I watch it over and over again, but the main reason I watch it is because of the songs! I can sing along to all of them and I enjoy every minute of this classic film. I hope you do too! October 19, 2007

rating: 5 QuoteHALLEY MILLSQuote
HAYLEY MILLS IS GREAT,I'VE LOVED HER AND HER MOVIES SINCE I WAS A CHILD.
HER SISTER IS GREAT TOO (JULIET MILLS) PASSIONS NBC July 21, 2007

rating: 5 QuoteUltimate Disney ClassicQuote
Hayley Mills, Hayley Mills, Brian Keith and Maureen O'Hara. Need I say more? This movie is pretty much flawless. I was so thrilled when Disney put this out on DVD. I have watched it numerous times since purchasing it from Amazon and I am never disappointed. July 7, 2007

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