93 Mary Poppins Trivia Questions & Answers

Answer: David Tomlinson

Tomlinson, born on May 7th, 1917 in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, was cast as George Banks. George worked at a prestigious bank in London and was at his job so much that he did not spend as much time with his children, Jane and Michael. Early on in the film, George places an advertisement in the newspaper for a new nanny and he winds up hiring Mary Poppins. Midway through the movie, George speaks to Mary about how he dislikes her having the children partake in frivolous activities, such as jumping into drawings on the sidewalk and having tea parties on the ceiling. At the end of the film, George is fired from his job at the bank because, previously, his children caused a run at the bank. However, near the very end, George not only gets his job back but is exalted to the title of partner at the bank. Many "Mary Poppins" fans feel that Mary Poppins came to the Banks residence not so much to help the children but to help George Banks by encouraging him to spend more time with his children doing entertaining activities so he would not miss out on those fun times as they get older. Tomlinson starred in the films "Bedknobs and Broomsticks", "The Love Bug" and "Dominique".

Answer: 20 years

Disney's daughter had read the "Mary Poppins" stories and convinced her father to turn them into a movie. However, it took Walt Disney 20 years before Pamela Travers would agree to sell the movie rights. Apparently she did not approve of how some books had been treated when turned into movies. Disney had sent various representatives, over the years, to persuade Travers, yet she turned them all down; that is until Walt himself, came to visit her when he was in England on business.

Answer: Jane and Michael

The children sing the, "Perfect Nanny" song and sing the line, "Many thanks sincerely, Jane and Michael Banks."

Answer: What's the name of his other leg?

This is the joke from which Mr Dawes, Snr., dies laughing.

Answer: rather stupid

One of the funniest lines ever to come out of a musical.

Answer: pie

Mary Poppins herself says this quote when she is talking to the children.

Answer: 17

Bert makes several references to Number 17 and, after talking with Admiral Boom, Bert comments, "Heavy weather brewin' at Number 17 and no mistake!"

Answer: liver

Mr. Banks scolds Mrs. Banks for choosing a nanny who could not handle the children.

Answer: Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a British Academy Award for her stunning performance in 'Mary Poppins'.

Answer: Lime Cordial

Michael's was strawberry, and Mary's was rum punch.

Answer: Jane and Michael

They are named Jane and Michael Banks.

Answer: Grauman's Chinese Theater

The movie premiered at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theater, in August of 1964. It was a grand and glorious Hollywood extranvaganza, complete with the Seven Dwarves running about, and thousands of balloons being released. There were plenty of Hollywood celebrities on hand for the ocassion, giving interviews for television and radio audiences alike. As for the other theaters, The Presido and the Sameric, they are historicially great city theatres. The Pantages was my hometown theatre,and I don't believe Disney ever premiered a movie there.

Answer: The Women's Suffrage Association

Mrs. Banks comes home and sings, "Sister Suffragette."

Answer: how are you at catching mice?

Poor cat, but that's no reason to get yourself down. Just say supercallifragilisticexpialladocious and you'll feel all marvellous again!

Answer: 13 and 5

This gorgeous little epic of magical fantasy won Oscars for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Julie Andrews); Best Special Visual Effects; Best Film Editing; Best Musical Score (Substantially Original) and Best Song (for Chim-Chim-Cheree). The categories in which it was nominated but failed to win were Best Art Decoration; Best Cinematography; Best Costume Design; Best Director (Robert Stevenson); Best Music, Scoring of Music, Adaptation or Treatment; Best Picture; Best Sound; and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Answer: 3

There were three ducks singing the song.

Answer: Cheeky

Cheeky is a term used to describe someone who is being a bit of a smarty pants.

Answer: grand

Mr. Banks returns from work in a fantastic mood, singing about the joys of life.

Answer: Complicate things that are really quite simple?

She says this after Bert attempts to jump into the chalk pavement picture he made.

Answer: Cherry Tree Lane

Number 17, to be exact!

Answer: Cherry Tree Lane

They live at 17 Cherry Tree Lane.

Answer: Matthew Garber

Garber, born in 1956 in Stepney, London, England, landed the part of Michael Banks. Michael was shocked when he saw Mary slide up the banister at his residence. When Mary got up the stairs, she told Michael to close his mouth since he was not a cod fish. Michael was surprised when Mary pulled items out of her carpet bag while in his and Jane's room because most items were too large to fit in the bag. When Michael jumped into the drawing on the sidewalk, he was seen in the drawing riding on a blue carousel horse. At the end of the film, Michael flew a kite during the film's popular song, "Let's Go Fly a Kite". Garber played characters in the films "The Three Lives of Thomasina" and "The Gnome-Mobile". Garber tragically died from pancreatitis at the age of 21.

Answer: On a cloud

Mary Poppins is on a cloud during the opening credits. She is doing her make-up, and trying to keep everything on the cloud.

Answer: He stands about all day and makes faces

Time flies like the wind. Fruit flies like bananas.

Answer: Karen Dotrice

Karen Dotrice, the daughter of actor Roy Dotrice, also starred in 'The Thirty-nine Steps', playing Alex Mackenzie, in 1978. She seems to have given up film since then. 'Mary Poppins' was the last film of Jane Darwell, who played the Bird Woman and spoke a single line ('Feed the birds - tuppence a bag'). Darwell won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1941 for her powerful portrayal of Ma Joad in 'The Grapes of Wrath'. Glynis Johns plays Winifred Banks and the glorious Elsa Lanchester (better known for 'Bride of Frankenstein') plays grumpy Katie Nana.