A Delightful Chat with Hayley Mills

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[@mrsheatherteske]

Pollyanna. Great movie

[@patriciacardwell2587]

Parent trap, because I used to say calm and rational when i was 2 years old . And because it was my first hayley mills movie following pollyanna

[@nathancassius9484]

i know it's kinda off topic but does anyone know a good place to stream newly released movies online ?

[@benkashton7384]

@Nathan Cassius Ehh I would suggest Flixportal. You can find it on google :P -ben

[@nathancassius9484]

@Ben Kashton thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I really appreciate it!!

[@Silverpsycho78]

The Parent Trap has always been a personal favorite. Hayley Mills is so lovable and infectious. I just love her. This interview made my day.

[@heatherwhittaker6169]

Mine too

[@elizabethgrace3791]

Oh 110% 😁

[@SteveCarras]

I have a small collection on both my phone and computer of her appearances are Disney with Summer magic on both- same pictures didn’t recognize Leonard maltin there and his wife

[@amendoza3024]

I love Hayley Mills!!!!!!also when she made "The Moon-Spinners"

[@rachaelmorris3405]

And summer magic! Love all of her films!

[@garywarmee4367]

Yes, the Summer Magic of Hayley's summer romance (and danger!) on the isle of Crete!

[@dianafrost936]

Peter McEnery was quite cute too

[@infonut]

@@garywarmee4367 ... Summer Magic is/was HORRENDOUS. Very outdated and tickets were sold with insulin pens. NO ONE critically liked it and I'm sure it was when Miss Mills got fed up with Disney and couldn't wait to finish her contract there. Sadly no one mentions her sister, Juliette, who actually STUDIED acting and was very accomplished at it. Completely forgotten today.

[@garywarmee4367]

@@infonut Yes, SUMMER MAGIC could not hold my attention and I don't think I've ever seen it through to the end. I like the movie title and idea of it better. But get this: I live in Los Angeles and a friend of mine just came back from a cocktail party given by Steve McQueen's ex-wife Neille Adams. I asked about it and he said "Juliet Mills was there with a man who was younger than she is and so attentive to her!" I guess I've become blaze about celebrities. That Stephanie Powers was present did not draw a pulse but the name Juliet Mills was like a lightening bolt! "Hayley!" was all I could think. So close to greatness(!) was my friend Stan. "That man must be Maxwell Caulfield who is her husband", I said. And so it was.

[@misshandcock]

Yes Hayley is most definetly a legend but I can't understand why DISNEY have never given her a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Why hasn't Hayley Mills got a star on the walk of fame DISNEY? She deserves it don't you think?

[@geneporter8239]

Just so you know, Hayley one-upped the star on the sidewalk - she has her hand and foot prints in cement in front of the famous Chinese Theater!

[@rosemariemann1719]

Rayleen, I agree, Hayley should really have a ⭐ star ⭐ on the Walk of Fame. ⭐. Her films are very competently done, and IMHO, stand the test of time....⭐ I really liked "The Parent Trap", such a sweet story. In the early 1960's, my Grammar school cronies and I sometimes saw Hayley from our home-time bus 🚃 , surrounded by gleeful pals, walking along near Elmhurst Ballet School, Camberley, (Surrey, England). I think most girls felt a pang of envy , seeing Hayley's success in films, and what good films they were, too. There we were, slogging away , overworked, precious little fun , and there was Hayley, living a glamorous life, jetting off to Hollywood.... (Sorry, but Lindsay Lohan's try at the same story ( Parent Trap) was IMHO, nowhere near as good as Hayley's... ah well, guess the writers may not have been as skilled, who knows ?) Anyway, the ⭐ on the Walk of Fame is long overdue ! What can we do about it ? 🤔. Who do we contact ?🤔. All good wishes from England.😊. 😊🇬🇧🌿💕🎹🌎🇬🇧🎹😊 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@lnl3237]

@@rosemariemann1719 Thank you for your lovely comment and personal memory of Ms. Mills-a reminder that these celluloid images are flesh and blood people. She's been my KZbin binge of late, and one popped up on my queue of her accepting an award in Disney World in 1998. Her speech was so heartfelt ; she said she loved being associated with people's happiest memories. That she is. My beloved sister and I loved "Trouble with Angels" having survived Catholic schools in the 60's! I still say, "I have a scathing brilliant idea" when a clever thought comes to me. All the best to you in England.

[@misshandcock]

@@geneporter8239 I know that, but that had nothing to do with Disney. In later years Disney have made a fortune out of her from her early work, re DVD and Video.

[@entertainer1987]

She has at least been honored as a Disney Legend by the Walt Disney Company and that is a great accomplishment.

[@garywarmee4367]

This interview has filled me with the most incredible joy and gladness. Truly. Hayley Mills, the mention of her name is MAGIC!

[@PhilAlumb]

I very much Love Haley Mills & OLD SCHOOL DISNEY. ❤

[@markmarderosian4025]

A few years back, we took my daughter and her cousin to see Hayley Mills in "The King and I" on stage. It was a great production. Ms. Mills was absolutely a delight in the role of Miss Anna. Her acting and singing were top-notch and in fine form. Our family had watched "Saved by the Bell" and "Pollyanna" and it was a treat to see her in person. It remains a treasured memory here.

[@lorettakuhn2514]

Love this interview. Had the chance to talk with Miss Hayley after the King and I. She's a very gracious person. Just respect and love her so much.

[@PrinceMarc22]

Thank you for your magical contribution to the Disney legacy, Ms. Mills. Pollyanna is one of my favorite Disney live-action films.

[@lsavell01]

Just had a Haley Mills marathon with Parent Trap, Summer Magic & Moonspinners. I thoroughly enjoyed these films. Hayley Mills was one of my favorite stars when I was young. She's still gorgeous! Love her!

[@ginauccelatore6430]

hayley mills marathon, great idea

[@tomjones2348]

She's still charming as ever. I just finished reading her book, and it's a read page turner. Very well written, She takes the reader on a personal journey.

[@graddad5617]

What a WONDERFUL interview! Here is an actress who is so genuine, honest and a pure delight! I am very grateful to have grown up in the 60s when Walt Disney was alive and provided us with such wonderful movies filled with talents like Hayley Mills. It has been a priviledge to watch this!!!!

[@ryanstreasures2491]

I’m so looking forward to this! Pollyanna is one of the greatest Disney films of all time and I’m so happy that D23 is doing this chat hosted by three of my favorite people in the world Hayley Mills, and Leonard and Jessie Maltin! This will probably be my favorite thing in all of 2020 so far!

[@arizonalmt]

What a great interview. Hayley Mills is one of my all time favorites. The Parent Trap has a special place in my heart.

[@stevehinnenkamp5625]

An absolutely charming, Informative interview with an actress who was magnificent as Pollyanna.

[@sandywatts2649]

I’ve always loved Hayley Mills all my life. I used to wish she could have been my sister. She’s my favorite child actress. I always wished I could meet her. ❤

[@maytedrew8638]

Hayley Mills in a Disney movie translated to great entertainment and definitely a feel good movie. Her ability to move someone to tears and equally make you laugh out loud. A Disney legend indeed.

[@billvinson7859]

I just bought her book “Forever Young.” A great read. I have been waiting for years for this book.

[@KendrickHarrisKenfinity]

"Let's get together" with our talented and ageless actress! Stay safe everyone!

[@me1965]

Pollyanna, the Parent Trap, That Darn Cat, Moon-spinners, Trouble with Angels, In Search of the Castaways, Summer Magic... all wonderful adventures to go on! I loved Hayley Mills growing up... such good movies and such a talented actress!

[@ginauccelatore6430]

several songs from "summer magic" played instrumentally in mainstreet in disneyland paris, and several pollyanna references there (harrington china store, doctor chilton's office...) nice tributes, too bad most of guests don't know about, those films should be available on dvd in the parks, same goes for other "lands" (musics from old yeller and the like in frontierland)

[@leefields3658]

Great interview. Perhaps my favorite Hayley Mills film is The Truth about Spring, which doesn't seem to be popular with many people.

[@nancycourtney316]

It’s always been one of mine.

[@ollybishop247]

Thank you for doing this 👌🏻 You should make Hayley a regular feature over the next few years as all her Disney films turn 60 😍

[@diannequick8304]

I love to have a chat with Hayley she seems like a real sweet person and a great friend peoples would be so honored to have as a friend and Pollyanna is a great movie ❤❤🌈💕

[@ruthiehenshallfan99]

A wonderful interview. Somehow, I still haven't seen a Hayley Mills movie. Now's a good time!

[@patriciabailey1937]

One of the things you absolutely must do before you die! I would try with Summer Magic

[@2Hearts3]

One of my favorite movies. Thank you, Hayley💐👏

[@Spendant]

I watched this last week! It is one of my favorite movies of all time! Thank you! I look forward to all the Parent Trap movies being on Disney+ soon!

[@robertm2002]

They all love you Hayley mills because you are a legend to Walt Disney 😍😍😍

[@neilmcintosh5150]

Love all her Disney movies. But Whistle Down the Wind and Sky West and Crooked are my all time favourites!

[@rayoflight6505]

Tiger Bay aswell 😍

[@wendy3girl]

What a wonderful interview! I am close in age to Miss Mills (just wish I had aged as well as she has!) and always felt drawn to her and the movies she appeared in. Also to hear someone talk about Walt Disney who actually worked with him and became friends - amazing. It must have been a wonderful time to work at the studios. Thank you Leonard and Jesse for hosting this. Excellent.

[@gigitct8352]

I absolutely LOVE Hayley Mills💖❣️❣️❣️ I grew up watching the Disney Channel in the 80’s and some of my favorite classics include her... I was obsessed with her: Pollyanna, The Parent Trap, Summer Magic, That Darn Cat, The Moon Spinners... and The Trouble with Angels (not Disney but still one of my favs). It’s so lovely to see her, I wish there would be more interviews with her or Bio. I’d love to meet her someday as well🥰❣️ Anyway... thank you so much for your art. You were amazing in all those films and they stay in my heart forever 💖❣️

[@Jinx_FA20]

Hayley Mills... Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time. A long time. - Obi-Wan Kenobi

[@vikkibyington3066]

Pollyanna is my favorite even though I am now 70 years old. As a youngster and teen, Hayley was my idol. I found out we shared the same birthdate, not year, but month and day. I thought that was the biggest deal. I’ve seen everything she was ever in that I could get my hands on. Not just her Disney work, but those films from the UK. One of the best tv series I’ve seen in forever was Wild at Heart which I don’t think we had here in America. After I heard about it, I searched it on one of the tv cable apps and I ordered the entire season. I’ve watched in twice in 3 years. Would love to have seen her in the theater. God bless you, Hayley Catherine Rose Vivian Mills! You are the best. 💜

[@melinda5777]

I love all her movies! I wish I could meet her. That would blow me away! 🙏❤

[@VegasFilmCritic]

Thank you for doing this Haley! Thank you to Leonard and Jessie Maltin!

[@MarjorieEarlDean]

Summer Magic is my favorite Hayley Mills movie.

[@ginauccelatore6430]

"do you hint one of my sons has two heads?" one of the funniest lines ever

[@joycewilliams1963]

i was massive fan of Haley as a girl i was in her fan club i have seen all her movies i love them all My fav are in Search of the Castaways and Summer magic best wishes from the uk

[@Multi1mark]

Thank you for the interview with Hayley Mills.

[@TheDog_People]

Good golly this was wonderful. Hayley is hands down my favourite actress. I lost my disney+ recently but can be glad I own her films on VHS. Pollyanna was and is my childhood. Thank you for this! Absolutely beautiful 💕

[@fbueller]

I love that you have a VHS player! I would love to get a new one!

[@TheDog_People]

@@fbueller I have a few of them 😆 never know when you need a back up

[@asimwaheed8201]

Hayley Mills is a class act.

[@cherylsmith7282]

Love all her movies but The Chalk Garden is my favourite. She played a girl named Laurel and that is what I named my daughter when she was born.

[@2Hearts3]

My favorite scene of the movie, the sermon practice. The whole stiry turns on this scene. Beautiful! 🥰

[@melissabrooke1146]

This is delightful, thank you! I remember filling in for a vacationing typesetter for two weeks in the 1980’s which I believe that office was in the basement of the Animation building and I was surprised that the office furniture looked like from the 50’s. I was given directions like go down one street and turn left on Dopey Lane(?) to get there. Different departments bribed me with gifts/Disney memorabilia in order to do their work first. Definitely a memorable two weeks. The girl I was filling in for, she snuck in her last name, something enterprises, onto a building in the Dick Tracy poster. She risked getting caught but I think it remained a secret, lol.

[@laurenmichero9003]

The Parent Trap and Pollyanna are definitely favorites. I wish I could pick her brain even more about her time at Disney especially her interactions with Walt and maybe the Sherman Bros. I also love Summer Magic, That Darn Cat, The Moonspinners, In Search of the Castaways, etc So many classics!! I really took a lot from Pollyanna though. I often play The Glad game. It keeps things in perspective and reminds you what you have to be grateful for

[@iowabettyg]

bobby burgess from mouseketeers, later dancer on lawrence welk, met walk disney at the black hills area walking with his head down. had he not looked directly at him, he wouldn't have known him. he addressed walk; they talked for a little while. betty gordon, ames, iowa

[@levdavid2412]

I got introduced to Hayley Mills´ work through the movie Endless Night. Movies with Hayley Mills are iconic.

[@shaylalynn2597]

Thank you so much for sharing! Hayley is lovely as ever! :) I'm about to watch Pollyanna now!.❤

[@2Uahoj]

I actually missed seeing those early Disney films. I first knew her in "Trouble With Angels," which I love. Although not a Disney film and not the subject here, I'd like to know her memories of working with Rosalind Russell.

[@Music80-x4p]

Thank you so much, this made my day. Love D23 and everything you all do for us. Keep up the GREAT work. Excited to watch the movie. Also, Thank you, too Leonard & Jessie Maltin!

[@cEcJr17]

I still love Hayley Mills. She made the best movies!!!!

[@GabyGibson]

What a lovely lady! Would love to meet her one day

[@Anchor5777]

Love Her! Any movie with Haley is my favorite. She must've been so smart, I can't imagine learning all the lines that she had to learn for her movies.

[@maidachan2989]

Without a doubt, The Parent Trap! As a twin, it’s always held a special place. I also loved the sequels, particularly 3 & 4, when they introduced the Creel triplets.

[@fbueller]

Whatever happened to the Creels?

[@trishalivingston1051]

I am also a 'Mills', from the UK, now living in FL, and basically grew up watching Haley. This was a wonderful interview. Interestingly, my friend's father who owned a private bank in London, then called Seaton Trust, loaned Walt Disney the money to get started and believed in his ideas, when Walt could not get funded in the USA. So he went out on a limb to help Walt Disney. And to see Haley in those films, also being a Mills, somehow makes it feel like things went full circle when revisiting the past as this interview does! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@chloemaxwell2628]

I've always been a Hayley Mills fan. She is a lovely and gracious lady.

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

I am so proud Hayley is still breathing and living! :D

[@ginauccelatore6430]

sadly, cute little kevin corcoran is not longer with us

[@iowabettyg]

@@ginauccelatore6430 i hadn't read/heard kevin had died. " Corcoran was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age sixty. He died from this illness at age 66 on October 6, 2015. His remains were cremated by the Neptune Society. kevin acted from age 4 - 15. betty gordon, ames, iowa fan of them both

[@SteveCarras]

Especially with Annette gone.,

[@SteveCarras]

@@ginauccelatore6430 Or Janet “Katie o Gill” Munro either, since pre Internet days, 1972

[@TrangPakbaby]

Absolutely adore her. My faves are “whistle down the wind”, “the chalk garden” and of course “Pollyanna” 🥰❤️

[@karendixon401]

My favorite movies of Hayley's are The Moonspinners and Trouble with Angels..she made up a wrong name to throw the nuns off.. Miss Fleur de Lis.. Such fun for a young teen. And Moonspinners was a scary fun mystery adventure..when the bloody hand came up from a crypt I was probably the loudest screamer in the theater! Oh I loved Summer Magic also and her meeting the dashing owner of the big yellow house in curlers unbeknownst to her.. calling him the yellow peril! Oh and That Darn Cat! I guess it's difficult to pick just one...since these were the movies I grew up with. I do love Pollyanna and The Parent Trap also! (Thanks for the 💗 DisneyD23.. It was removed when I edited out the double "were")

[@iowabettyg]

yes, summer magic with yellow peril being PETER BROWN!! i had the worst crush on him growing up too ;) loved all the movies you named above and more. but i loved THE GLAD GAME, POLLYANNA with moochy/kevin corcoran. he was such a cutie pie back then. i've wondered what happened with his life as well. betty gordon, ames, iowa, usa

[@garywarmee4367]

The Trouble With Angels is loved by everyone (!), but alis, not a Disney movie.

[@ginauccelatore6430]

jessie maltin, nice to meet you, I had never heard of you before (like your hair) I have books by leonard maltin and dvds introduced by him thanks for doing this, hayley mills is gorgeous (still wrinkles her nose like 60 years ago) never forget to play the glad game (it helps me a lot)

[@catherineoneal1030]

She made the comment that Disney is incredibly loyal to the people who work for them. That was probably VERY true when Hayley was there, but I wouldn't necessarily say that now. Hint: Mandalorian

[@heavencanwait421]

Only recently I saw The Flame trees of Thika and really enjoyed the series.

[@lesmis012000]

I was obsessed with her films as a kid. Pollyanna, Parent Trap, That Darn Cat, In Search of the Castaways, &The Trouble with Angels, which is my favorite.

[@DougUnfunny]

Hayley Mills name not listed on starring role of Polyanna on Disney Plus. Some one needs to fix it helps when searching by her name to pull her films with Disney Plus.

[@nielsvillefranceandersen8730]

Here in Denmark we loved/still love the picture Parent Trap. Let´s get together. A warm movie. Greetings from Niels in Denmark.

[@EeznNay]

Love Pollyanna. Will always be my favourite movie♥️

[@musicgirl999]

What a wonderful interview! Thank you for sharing this! Hayley is actually a name I’ve thought of if I ever have a daughter of my own.

[@hayleyferguson3346]

My parents named me after her!

[@gregehrbar8993]

Tonight you can hear Hayley Mills as the voice of -- yes -- The Little Mermaid in the 1966 Rankin/Bass animated-live action feature The Daydreamer on TCM

[@ginauccelatore6430]

wow thanks for the information

[@nicolemckay6074]

So incredibly excited!!!

[@hebneh]

The funny thing is, in "Pollyana" and "The Parent Trap" she was supposed to be 100% American - yet she had her very noticeable English accent. At the time, for whatever reason, we just ignored that significant discrepancy.

[@ComfortRoadSessions]

Watched it recently and Jane Wyman’s Aunt Polly does remark that her father was a missionary in the British West Indies so that could be regarded as an explanation for her British accent.

[@hebneh]

@@ComfortRoadSessions But in "The Parent Trap" there was no explanation of any kind as to why two sisters from Boston and California both had the same English accent.

[@IntendJOY]

I also was so impressed with Karl Malden on the hill. An important and difficult scene for him. His role and this scene was so important for the story. Brilliant actor.

[@sgcanesillegals6440]

Such a sweetie!!

[@jamesdoell3177]

What about Thomasina? GREAT movie. And her trouble with Angel's series was " Scathingly BRILLIANT!

[@ginauccelatore6430]

she's not in thomasina (WONDERFUL MOVIE) the opening song makes me cry every time (having raised and lost many cats)

[@patriciacurcio9455]

Oh my god Hayley mills I watched all her movies I loved 🥰 prolly Anna such a great actress and her sister

[@IntendJOY]

Bernard Lee was so wonderful. Hayley was so.believable in Whistle Down the Wind. All of the actors were so incredibly good. Bryan Forbes, the director was so deeply loving of the area and the people.

[@anniefinch6843]

I remember this movie and I've read the book but after reading the book I never watched the movie. But now I can do both.

[@davidrobinson7422]

Sharon here: I loved her back then, and still love her now. We are of an age, and one of the greatest compliments I got was when a neighbor lady told my mother that I reminded her of Hayley Mills. Disney - from Mickey Mouse Club, to Sunday nights, to matinee movies - was my childhood. P.S. I had a friend named Sue - so we played "Susan and Sharon" for many a summer afternoon.

[@msrainbowbrite]

I love how much of a Lady Hayley is

[@aylaedip8141]

This was a real treat for me omg!!! I grew up watching Pollyanna at least twice a week and now I'm all grown up I'm so proud to say absolutely nothing has changed 😍

[@kevins.butler3402]

Hi Ms.Maltin..Leonard...and Ms.Mills.

[@hayleyferguson3346]

My parents were such big fans they named me after her. I love Hayley's early films!

[@disneyinuyamon]

I love Hayley mills 3000

[@nowiknowhy]

Ms Mills was a huge part of my childhood. I think she is about 7 years older than I. She was my idol. I so wanted to be her. I would imitate her British accent. I didnt miss any of her movies.

[@ceebee23]

Ms Mills comes across as just a delight....indeed a delightful chat

[@garywarmee4367]

I always smile, be it the Leave It To Beaver cast or here our beloved Hayley Mills making the great exodus from their San Fernando Valley/Burbank studios over to Bob's Big Boy where so much fun is said to have ensued! The best of times!

[@tampaguy78]

I love this woman!

[@dianechristin3508]

All of us who lived in the Haley Mills years also were greatly influenced by the Disney magic. Haley's pictures were all over my walls. She quite frankly took up more space than Ricky Nelson:) We lived in a magical time and am so grateful for Mr. Disney and the wonder he made our world.

[@iowabettyg]

we had good, clean entertainment that walt brought us in movies and his sunday night 1 hr. specials!! thank you walt for all those wonderful years of decent shows/movies! betty gordon, ames, iowa

[@margaretshimpf4521]

Hayley Mills is my favourite child

[@TheGuillermo519]

Still every bit the Disney star and legend indeed.

[@anniefinch6843]

3 of my favorite movies with hayley mills are in search of the castaways, the parent trap, and the moon spinners. For hayley, Crete is in Greece.

[@lindawoody8501]

For me although I saw Pollyana as a little girl, The Parent Trap (original) was the best of Hayley's childhood/teen movies. When she was an adult, well, I adore "The Flame Trees of Thika"!

[@susankracke2770]

I like to watch patent trap and pollyanna and the other movies she was in and the first season of saved by the bell . She played a teacher on saved by the bell. I really like Haley Mills she is such a good actor.

[@chassius]

Summer Magic is my favorite.

[@geraldarmstrong5861]

What boy in America at the time of Hayley's movies didn't have a crush on her? I know I did, and I'm 69 years old and I still have a crush on her!!!! Love you Hayley!!! BTW, my kids loved your parent trap movie!!

[@margaretkinnaman8585]

FYI, Haley Mills was in a Midsomer Murder episode in the early 2013-16 time frame I think or there about. She was excellent and I recognized her right off.

[@eugenedegeorge5084]

I remember Hayley Mills from her initial big break in Pollyanna. thanks for posting this. so great to see her again .she still looks lovely-- no matter what age he is. The last thing I would say in reference to Hayley is: "white cabbage".

[@iowabettyg]

what does white cabbage mean

[@DazzleDust32]

@@iowabettyg it means, ' you're being boring'. She mentions it in this interview as something her dad said to her after her first morning acting on the Pollyanna set.

[@talkieful1710]

Loved all the classics. Remakes do t cut it. Even movies in the 70s too.

[@hiswayservicesblog9288]

The layered cakes, oh yes! To this day the bazaar cakes on Pollyanna makes me so hungry!

[@petebishop6287]

One roll I am delighted she was never casted in was East Enders they gave that to Babs

[@zacksaulness]

Wow a lady who’s worked for Walt Disney himself??

[@veronicamcclure]

That's right! John Mills also did a Disney movie: Swiss Family Robinson.

[@harperstacey9604]

Hayley's sister, Juliet Mills was on the TV show, Nanny and the professor.

[@diannequick8304]

Hi Hayley how are you you are my idol and my friend I love Pollyanna and all your movies ❤Love ❤❤❤with all my ❤ hearts

[@thenet0120002]

Hayley is not a cabbage but one of the most charming actress in movies.

[@lancecullinane2121]

Loved you since i was baby!!