The Sound of Music (1965): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know!

The Sound of Music (1965) — 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know! #rememberwhen The Sound of Music became one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time with unforgettable songs, breathtaking scenery, and a true story that inspired generations? Released in 1965, the Oscar-winning classic starred Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn, and the unforgettable von Trapp children. Nearly 60 years later, The Sound of Music remains one of the most successful and cherished films ever made. These are 15 weird facts about The Sound of Music, from behind the scenes mishaps to real von Trapp history and the unforgettable moments that helped create one of Hollywood's greatest musicals. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - #15: Julie Andrews Almost Turned Down The Sound of Music — Julie Andrews 02:44 - #14: The "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" Gazebo — Charmian Carr 04:39 - #13: Sean Connery Almost Played Captain von Trapp — Sean Connery 05:48 - #12: Christopher Plummer's Singing Voice — Bill Lee 07:03 - #11: The Helicopter Opening Scene — Julie Andrews 08:28 - #10: Kurt Russell and Mia Farrow Auditioned — Kurt Russell 09:36 - #9: The Real Maria von Trapp Cameo — Maria von Trapp 10:37 - #8: The True Story vs. the Movie — Maria von Trapp 12:57 - #7: Christopher Plummer Called It "The Sound of Mucus" — Christopher Plummer 14:18 - #6: The Curtain Clothes Were Real — Maria von Trapp 15:30 - #5: The "Something Good" Love Scene — Julie Andrews 16:39 - #4: The Nun Who Secretly Sang for Hollywood — Marni Nixon 17:29 - #3: The Von Trapp Children Kept Growing — Nicholas Hammond 18:40 - #2: Maria von Trapp Sold Her Story for $9,000 — Maria von Trapp 20:07 - #1: The Boat Scene That Became a Real Emergency — Kym Karath Watch more Weird Facts videos:    • Movie Deep Dives   #thesoundofmusic #JulieAndrews #christopherplummer #MariaVonTrapp #CharmianCarr #MarniNixon #classicmovies #moviemusicals #moviefacts #behindthescenes #filmtrivia #oscarwinners #hollywood #cinema