# Pollyanna (1960)

> An irrepressibly optimistic orphan brings warmth, reconciliation, and renewed purpose to a feud-ridden Vermont town ruled by her stern aunt.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19401

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
- Director: David Swift
- Cast: Hayley Mills, Jane Wyman, Richard Egan, Karl Malden, Nancy Olson, Adolphe Menjou, Donald Crisp, Agnes Moorehead
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054195/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: uplifting, warm, nostalgic, family movie night, nostalgic viewing

## Synopsis

A young girl's optimism brings light to a town shrouded in darkness and feuds.

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