The Miracle Worker starring Anne
Bancroft, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson,
Andrew Prine, Kathleen Comegys
The Miracle Worker
The Miracle Worker is a 5-star movie which will knock you out with drama,
humor, tears, and physical grit. (If this film is not a 5-star movie, then no
movie is). If you don't laugh, cry, and cheer for this movie, you simply are
not a member of the human race. Young and old will enjoy the drama and
humor of this superb film. Although it did not win an Academy Award in
1962 (that went to "Laurence of Arabia"), this film certainly deserves
Academy honors. This movie is a close adaptation of the 1959 award-
winning Broadway play directed by Arthur Penn, screenplay by William
Gibson. The movie views very much like one is watching a play in a
theatre. The movie was filmed in black and white.
If conflict makes a movie, then this movie has it all: the conflict of the
young Anne Sullivan and the old strong-willed Captain Keller, the supreme
conflict of wills between Sullivan and Hellen Keller, the conflict of a
mother's love for her child and what's best for the child, and finally, the
conflict of teaching Hellen Keller that her world can be understood and
defined through the concept of words. In the movie finale at the water
pump, when Hellen Keller finally understands that "water" is a word, the
thick shroud of curtains holding her in darkness are opened, letting in the
light of understanding. It is a moment that brings tears of joy to the viewer.
Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke are absolutely stunning in their portrayals of
Anne Sullivan (The Miracle Worker) and Hellen Keller. Their performances
are legendary and for the ages. How Patty Duke learned to act the part of
Hellen Keller is a miracle in itself. Her acting is absolutely breathtaking.
Duke "became" Hellen Keller to such an extent that she dreaded the final
filming sequence knowing her link with Heller was finally over. Bancroft's
Anne Sullivan earned her an Academy Award for best actress and
launched her film career.
This film is a film for the entire family to watch and enjoy. The children will
love it just as much as the adults. Highest recommendation.
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