Mary Poppins original movie

[South Florida]

Posted: 4/3/21 at 8:40pm

Did Michael Crawford audition and how much better or worse would that movie be if he played Bert.  Opinions, facts?

[Kad]

Posted: 4/4/21 at 12:23am

Why would a 21-22 year old pre-stardom Michael Crawford have auditioned for that role?

Updated On: 4/4/21 at 12:23 AM

[South Florida]

Posted: 4/4/21 at 12:27am

But when was Forum?  At least it would have been an Englishman and not the performance of DVD.

 

[Kad]

Posted: 4/4/21 at 12:28am

Forum was two years after Mary Poppins.

[South Florida]

Posted: 4/4/21 at 12:30am

Yep, you're right too young.

 

[South Florida]

Posted: 4/4/21 at 12:33am

It's been bugging me for today about this acting choice, but I imagine Hero being Bert and doing it so much better.

 

[Musical Master]

Posted: 4/5/21 at 11:40pm

Sure, Dick Van Dyke's accent is hilariously atrocious, but his performance is so energetic and lovable that the flaws just slide off my brain. Also Mary Poppins is still a great timeless film that I think it should have won Best Picture over My Fair Lady.

[George in DC]

Posted: 4/17/21 at 10:56am

The accent may be horrible, but Mr. Van Dyke gives a wonderful performance.

I can't even imagine how horrific Michael Crawford would be. He would give the same hammy, screeching performance he gives in "Forum" and "Dolly". He makes the two movies unwatchable for me.

[South Florida]

Posted: 4/17/21 at 9:30pm

Wow ,Dick makes the movie suck.