Lost Treasures: "Who's the Twin?" (Walt Disney's The Parent Trap - 1961 Bonus Material)

Actress Susan Henning shares how she worked as Hayley Mills' double in the filming of the 1961 Disney classic, The Parent Trap.

[@katina1976]

This version of the parent trap is my favorite.

[@dammitjim9131]

Mine too! I had a huge crush on Haley Mills. Didn't realize I also had a crush on Susan Henning, too. 🤣

[@kwd3109]

Wow! What a wonderful story! I think it's great that Susan Hemming and Haley Mills remained life long friends. And how thoughtful and classy of Walt Disney and the A-list cast to remember and honor Susan for her performance.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

This is one of my favorite Disney stories!! What a classy young woman and I love that she looks back on the filming with fondness!

[@sherieffiong853]

I thought Hailey Mills played Susan and Sharon. It’s one of my most favorite movies.

[@Mistwolfss]

I wonder if even tho they didn't put her in the billing if she still ended up in the end credits?

[@keepingwaltindisney]

@@Mistwolfss No, she’s not credited…as is evident in the credits that roll during the opening titles.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

@@sherieffiong853 she did! Susan Henning also played both Susan and Sharon as well!

[@pattycasteel1169]

I love that "Uncle Walt" gave a party and lovely recognition gift to Susan, that she had such a great experience and life-long friendship with Hayley.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

It’s such a satisfying story from a fan’s perspective. Susan’s pride for receiving such a unique award from “Uncle Walt” is joyous, and the fact that Walt gave it to her warms my heart! Such a feel good story!

[@jenniferann7212]

Yes! He wanted the magic of doubling up Haley, but made sure Susan felt appreciated. ❤️

[@teijaflink2226]

Made me happy to hear this was a good experience for the girls and that Walt was so nice to the kids. You hear so often how badly child actors are treated.

[@Amethyst_Dragon_]

Best Parent Trap movie is the first one... Im so glad she has fond memories of the making and is still close with Ms Mills

[@fritziepisarski8681]

I’m 75 and I always thought that it was some sort of split screen photography. This and Pollyanna had been my favorite movies growing up. Learning something new every day 🇺🇸

[@jaminelson6263]

I’m 35 and I loved those movies growing up as well! I am pretty sure we had them recorded off the tv onto a vhs

[@lizhutchinson6978]

They did use split screen. She talked about it in the interview

[@shellyjay8954]

What a sweet lady. The Parent Trap is my forever all time favorite movie. I’m 70 now and I still watch it often on my Disney app.

[@leahtv7778]

"Uncle Walt" gonna make me cry. We miss him so much. It's such a bummer what his company has become.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

I just love how Susan refers to Walt! If we just focus on Walt-era content we will always be happy…the kids can change the attractions, but we will always have these films!

[@karennoske3008]

Charming! What a lovely attitude this beautiful lady has-“Uncle Walt”-precious memories to share. She’s a real Pollyanna, isn’t she? Thanks for sharing! 🥰

[@keepingwaltindisney]

That she is!!! She’s wonderful!

[@dawnhutchinson2832]

When "The Parent Trap" came to our local theater, I went with a friend down the street. Oh, I loved it, and when I had the chance three days later to see it again, I incurred my mother's wrath by asking for the seventy five cents to go to the movies again. It was so well worth it! It's a joy to finally meet The Hayley number two!

[@andrewmurray1550]

you won't get change from $35 these days.

[@CarolynLong-ko6de]

I was an eighthes baby but Ioved this movie as a kid. I loved all of Hayle Mills movies. If you haven't seen the movie The trouble With Angles watch that movie it's hilarious and shocking ending.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

I love Angels!!! An unexpected ending for sure…a classic!

[@ThankfulQue]

I like Summer Magic too.

[@littleboo2002]

This and Polly-Anna were a couple of my favourites. And I was an 88 baby

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

"Eighties baby" reminds me of this beautiful country song by a wonderful country singer, K.T. Oslin - a classy, distinguished woman. So, I guess, we're like eighties babies. And as such, I too prefer the original Parent Trap. Granted, I've only seen a portion and a few small parts of the remake... but I was NOT a fan of the 40 or so minutes I had seen. And I'm USUALLY not a fan of older, black-and-white films/television shows, really just the 1950s or earlier, just a few from '60s/'70s - I just can't get into those movies or put myself in the movie, usually I can't tell characters apart, quite often the dialogue loses me bbecause it doesn't make sense to my modern ears, thus it makes it makes it hard to follow the plot. But OG Parent Trap (just like the second version of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella from 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren) is timeless if you ask me. I mean, it may seem slightly outdated now due to a lack of technology, but that's about it.

[@veryberry39]

@@ThankfulQue Summer Magic is probably my favorite of Hayley's movies! I don't know why, but for me there really is something magical about it!

[@marianneaugenstein6381]

This has been one of my favorite movies since childhood. I was amazed at how cleverly the movie was made with one actress. I loved learning about Susan Henning several years ago. It made much more sense after I knew there was a body double. The girls really do look a lot alike! Susan is so gracious and humble. I wish her name had been mentioned somewhere in the credits!

[@jennylhenry78]

This movie was one of my favorites growing up and I never knew that it was a different actress. Wow! 😲

[@keepingwaltindisney]

Many have thought Hayley had a twin in real life!!!

[@TomPauls007]

nice seeing a wonderful actor that is actually well-balanced and sweet. Uncommon.

[@suev7235]

Hemming is such a sweet woman! I’m glad she was not forgotten as Parent Trap was one of my favorite childhood movies!

[@nickperkins8477]

Susan played Susan, at times. Likely. This is great to hear. I love this film!!

[@kurlykaitlyn]

Been watching this film for many years and had no idea about Susan! always believed it to be a split screen mostly with a quick stand in body double for a couple shots, but Susan seems way more important than a simple body double!

[@gomogo2000]

Very interesting! I love this movie, growing up with it, and I never thought I'd learn all this. What a nice story about both girls, the cast, and "Uncle Walt". Thanks!!

[@keepingwaltindisney]

This story gives me the goosebumps! I love how fondly she speaks of Walt!

[@chorlesteajones6794]

This is just one of the unsung praises towards how Walt really was. While she wasn't credited in the film, she was still acknowledged with something so precious and limited that Walt only gave to very special and unique individuals. I'm sure the one Walt had was just one of those "I haven't found the right person to give it to" trophies.

[@T190.JLS27]

Love this! I have always wondered who the other actress was… now I know! Thanks! I miss Sunday evenings with a bowl of popcorn watching Wonderful World of Disney as a great end to every happy childhood weekend.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

Susan Henning was so gracious to have participated in these documentaries. Bless her!!!

[@1999nathanule]

Oh my gosh that was wonderful ,it was so nice to see Hayleys double and how kind they were to her ,Beautiful story loved it thank you for sharing it with us.

[@solotraveler3]

So wonderful to finally meet the double for this wonderful film. I've come across her name a few times - to "meet" her is a delight.

[@bettyhannon5753]

One of my favorites

[@collegeman1988]

I remember as a kid in the 1970s, NBC showed The Parent Trap on several occasions on The Wonderful World of Disney. This was always a fun film to watch at a time when Disney was focused on entertaining their audience instead of lecturing to them.

[@l.c.6282]

The ranch house is the best movie house. The decor and style is perfect.

[@xayapenn]

That was a beautiful story. I’m so glad they keep in touch through the years.

[@annagalati34]

She is very humble. Shame she never got recognition for her role in the film.

[@5NFarm]

I loved this! This has always been my favorite movie. ❤

[@athenamaurer9404]

Me & my sis are identical twins 👯‍♀️ we ❤️ this movie too

[@rm5700]

What a classy person!

[@catezaida8081]

This was one of my very favorite movies when I was growing up. As I got older, I still watched it, but that was more because of my crush on Brian Keith than the story line. He looked GREAT in jeans and boots! I love the way Susan says, "Uncle Walt". I think all of us old Disney people still see him as just that. Uncle Walt. I shall miss him until the day I die. Glad he is not here now, he would be heartbroken to see what they have done to his beloved company.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

I’m a dude and love Brian Keith…and just adore Maureen in this. One of my very best of favorites. I didn’t grow up with Walt, but the amount of love and respect your generation shows him has definitely rubbed off on me. Thank you for the example you set!!!

[@jenniferann7212]

Yes, he would…I think he would have preferred having his name removed from it nowadays.

[@catezaida8081]

@@jenniferann7212 TOTALLY agree!

[@catezaida8081]

@@keepingwaltindisney He was an easy person to love. Always held himself and those who worked for him to the highest standards. He never saw a person for their sex or their color, only for their talent. After he passed, Roy went on to open DisneyWorld. When Roy was asked why he was so meticulous in the finishing of DW he simply answered, "I don't want to face Walt without this being done correctly".

[@beverlywilliams7278]

Awww....this brought tears to my eyes. I hope she's living a wonderful life!

[@lucky1u]

Stories like these are why I enjoy KZbin.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

@@lucky1u I’ve been uploading quite a few behind the scenes specials from Walt’s films here: kzbin.info/aero/PLziMmVShwVhZoC2wK0Z_R43PZXIKH0vCn&si=wIAHXo70bQIyyh7U

[@stargazer4508]

Yes, he was Uncle Walt to a whole generation! Very interesting story ❤

[@OlaOla_AAY]

I just watched the movie, and decided to do some research on the other actors, and saw this in the results! I am totally WOWED!!!! This was awesome! I truly enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

Glad you found it and I hope it helps with your research!!

[@cameliaschwope2688]

What a lovely story! I love this movie since I was young

[@denisadellinger4543]

Would a Susan Henning sign away her name on a film like this today? Only a special girl. It looks like they had lots of fun together.

[@officialmichaelcarrasco]

Loved this bonus feature on the old DVDs!

[@KayCeeTX21]

This is SO incredible!! How wonderful to see this!!! It’s also very refreshing to see someone who felt happy with the experience. She was grateful to be there. She didn’t have a huge fit over not being billed as would absolutely happen today. It was also wonderful to see someone who has fond and loving memories of Walt Disney. His name has been so degraded in the last few years. Just destroyed by the agenda pushing mob who has fully dismantled everything that Walt built. This interview warmed my heart and i loved seeing the behind the scenes footage of a young actress who was sweet and humble and the kind of role model kids need. LOVE that Duckster award. That is priceless. Bravo!!! My all time favorite film!!!thank you for sharing this!!!

[@ddc163264]

Thanks, that was great and it shows what Walt was. To still be called "Uncle Walt" and that he knew that she wouldn't get big recognition for her contribution, but wanted her to know how much HE appreciated her for it. You'd NEVER have that from this corporate disney!

[@penelopegrier5073]

I never knew there was a double. And she seems so sweet. I’ll be sending this to my mom for sure. This is the Only Parent Trap to me. Such a wonderful movie.

[@jancw]

Thanks for posting. I enjoyed this very much!

[@marybrewer2203]

I have twin cousins who resembled Haley quite a lot. They still look almost identical, and often dress alike for fun, even though we are all in our sixties. What a fun memory.

[@mruss04]

Pollyanna and The Parent Trap two of my favorites thank you for this story😊

[@blessedbefitness]

This is absolutely one of my FAVORITE movies! I remember always watching and never missing it when it aired on TV as a kid! I absolutely LOVE how they remained friends, which isn't always common with actors once a film wraps. And how she refers to Disney as "Uncle Walt." ❤❤ I've always wondered who the body double was because it's obvious they used one, so what a treat to finally see her lovely face! 🙏🏿🥰🤩

[@jessinicole7998]

Wow the ending is was so sweet❤

[@EliMacalikova]

Gosh this was such a lovely heartwarming interview. Thank you for sharing it with us. :-)

[@reginafallangie2867]

Thank you for sharing this. All these years and I didn’t know there was a “twin” actress.

[@jrgnc1]

Wow, never knew they had an actual person playing the twin. I just thought it was split screen.

[@zjjir]

so sweet. i LOVE this movie. thanks to her for doing a fantastic job in her part :) it was perfect! im so glad Walt Disney recognized her in such a special way.

[@johnjones5354]

Nice story from the time when Hollywood and Disney made good movies.

[@s.j.johnson1961]

Exactly, I won’t watch any of the ones they make today.

[@beverleyprice]

I loved the Parent Trap as a child.

[@juliemix3373]

Absolutely loved this movie when I was 12. Still do. Have a DVD of it and watch it at least once a year. It was so great hearing about Susan Henning and the background of this movie. Thanks

[@WaiferThyme]

Aww this is awesome!

[@melliehelen8650]

Wow, what a great segment, with such fond reminiscences. A very special clip. Thanks so much for sharing that with us.

[@3DJapan]

I think I've seen this before. But it makes me smile even if I have.

[@SomewhataMystery]

Good she got to show again.

[@esterdrass4964]

I love this! The Parent Trap is a classic movie, never ever get sick of watching it. I didn't even waste my time watching the remake, I knew it would never be anything close. I wish they had put Susan's name on the credits...odd that one of the sisters' names is Susan. But maybe that was how they did things back then. When I saw it as a kid, I thought they were real twins. Then, I realized Hayley Mills didn't have a twin lol. Then I realized, the other was a fill in. My goodness they look enough alike that they could have actually pulled it off no matter what.

[@lindac6919]

I know it was hard work...but it looks like it was fun, too!

[@cheenjoopearl]

How cool to see her and hear of her experience. Thanks for this.

[@deloreshall5459]

Nice story. Always liked this Parent Trap😊

[@pennyburkeen4377]

Such a sweet story!❤

[@helenaalicia6987]

I loved that movie. Still one of my all time favorites

[@jillhesson362]

Beautiful story! I never knew. You sure sound sweet and humble 🥰

[@Ritercrazy]

You did great.

[@karenughoc2849]

One my favorite Disney movies.

[@suepumphrey1559]

I am so happy that Susan posted this since I have always loved this movie.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

I’m glad she decided to do this interview!!

[@debbeasher-k4764]

Love this & Susan too.❤ 😂😊🎉

[@coallie]

I loved this movie as a kid and now as I mother of twins I find the premise so disturbing.

[@SICProwl]

I had this and the Lohan one on VHS - I loved them both so much!

[@ladonnaadam5014]

This was such a great story! I loved this move as a little girl. Thank you !

[@thorthorson9926]

This was the best version of The Parent Trap...........Ever!!!!

[@keepingwaltindisney]

@@thorthorson9926 no argument from me!! Although I do enjoy the remake!

[@jacquelynannehoward]

The only version of the movie I ever watched... I never knew how they did it.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

It’s fun when they peel back the curtain, isn’t it? Fascinating!

[@saraross8396]

I saw the remake. I didn't care for it. Of the two, I think the original is the better version.

[@jacquelynannehoward]

@@saraross8396 the Lindsay version was a look at me .... look at me show it's was horrible.

[@jenniferhanses]

How interesting. It sounds like that was a lovely set to be on, and she did get a lot of experience and connections from it, too.

[@Anew1008]

My fav movie i think you did an amazing job you really do look like haley mills! Sisters for life!❤

[@user-so8ys4gg4x]

This is my favorite version!

[@emtgirl777]

I was amused throughout this whole video that she said she was Haley’s clone…except her nose…and her boobs…and her hair…and her rear…LOL. What a great story, though! So fun to see after watching the (IMO) superior Parent Trap since I was a kid!

[@GlamandNeedles]

WHAT?!!?! This is one of my favorite movies. Have NEVER heard this before. 😂 How fun!

[@princess7strawberry]

If I remember correctly, this was from the bonus features on the 2-disc DVD set that was released in the mid-00s.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

Yes, the Vault Disney edition and also a release that included the sequel.

[@risk5riskmks93]

It’s actually better that they were slightly different, as even twins can have unique features.

[@SamanDroid]

Both of them were both twins though lol

[@Laine2539]

I love this film! ❤

[@kathys53]

That was great! Thank you

[@Ali-gb7mf]

I love this movie! 💙

[@BanazirGalpsi1968]

Lovely. Thank u!

[@bettymajkrzak3816]

What a great story I love that movie.

[@ang350]

One of my favorite movies

[@CamdenBloke]

There were a lot of scenes that I assumed had an unnamed body double when I first saw it, but from this video, there were more of the scenes than I originally thought. I pretty much thought it was only the scenes where we could only see the back of her head - none of her face.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

When you rewatch the film after this you’ll notice them all! Especially when the pair are in the Serendipity cabin!

[@dizzysdoings]

Always loved the movie.

[@johnhazlett3711]

Sigh, the art of making,,,,, actually good movies is a lost art. This one is one of my childhood favorites in the 60s.

[@heartmommyinpa]

Awesome. Love this

[@deidraroberts9628]

How beautiful is she ❤

[@teijaflink2226]

I love this movie.

[@Asukenick]

So much better than the remake.

[@yelloworangered]

What a lovely interview. I love this movie so much. The remake was awful, as remakes usually are. :)

[@lizlee6290]

Now if only I could watch this, the "real" Parent Trap, here on youtube - even with commercials. This ancient person saw it at the movie theater when it first came out.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

It’s on Disney+!!!

[@jillgross6232]

So did I! 😂😂😂

[@somerset6646]

The best Parent Trap.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

Truly!!

[@fdavidmiller2]

Given how relatively common twins are, you’d think that it’d be easier to just find twin girls that can act.

[@keepingwaltindisney]

@@fdavidmiller2 but then you’d lose out on Hayley….not to mention the ground-breaking technology invented just to pull the film off!

[@bookemdano7567]

What a wonderful story! The Parent Trap with Hayley Mills is my favorite Disney live action movie! My favorite scene is the confrontation between Sue(Sharon) and Vicky. “I’ve tried to be friendly, but, I’m going to marry your Father so get use to the idea!” “You wanna bet?”

[@keepingwaltindisney]

“You’re playing with the big girls now!”

[@bookemdano7567]

@@keepingwaltindisney …. Yessssss!!!

[@SandraTetrick-fv7mr]

So neat

[@mejustme71]

There have been 14 Ducksters awarded, according to Wikipedia. Cool!

[@keepingwaltindisney]

@@mejustme71 she got #2!!!

[@SandraTetrick-fv7mr]

Love show

[@SandraTetrick-fv7mr]

Wow! Meet Walts