Product Details

• Actors: Elizabeth Archard, Elaine Stritch, Paddy Frost, Ray McAnally, Robert Coleby
• Format: Color, HiFi Sound, Live, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• VHS Release Date: August 9, 1995
• Run Time: 155 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302878578
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,582 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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This 1973 BBC version of writer Eleanor Porter's glad girl has the preternaturally cheerful orphan coming to live with her rigid maiden aunt (Elaine Stritch) in the English countryside. Not only does she break down her aunt's resistance, but she winds up bringing light to all lives concerned: the hermit next door, a bedridden invalid, an out-of-wedlock family, and a homeless orphan boy. Cynics may want to steer clear of this old-fashioned story with an old-fashioned sensibility. But children and optimists will catch Pollyanna's glad spirit, which doesn't flag until more than two hours in, when she learns she is paralyzed. But not to worry--in a mere 20 minutes she walks again, Aunt Polly is reunited with her former love (Pollyanna's doctor), and the orphan boy finds a home with the loner. This version is long--clocking in at more than 150 minutes--but rewarding. It's appropriate viewing for children 5 years of age and older with long attention spans. --Kimberly Heinrichs

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We are so glad we got this video, May 21, 2003

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This review is from: Pollyanna [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Our whole family just loved this video, it is simple and sweet, with no bad language, or bad taste. We were all enraptured by the lovable young pollyanna and her innocent adventures. Even our four year old has watched the entire video over and over again. We recommend it very highly.

5.0 out of 5 stars review, December 20, 2009

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This review is from: Pollyanna [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is an excellent rendition of the classic tale of POLLYANNA. It is vibrant and well performed with much more depth than the Disney version. ENJOY!!!