The movie combines songs, color and sequences of live action blended with the movements of animated figures. Mary Poppins is a kind of Super-nanny who flies in with her umbrella in response to the request of the Banks children and proceeds to put things right with the aid of her rather extraordinary magical powers.
 
Trivia:
Box Office
Budget: $6,000,000 (estimated)
Gross: $102,300,000 (USA)
 
At the time, it was the most expensive film produced by the Disney Studios, with an estimated budget of $4.4 – $6M. It has since grossed over $102M, and is one of the most profitable movies of the 1960s.
 
One of Julie Andrews’ favorite songs was “Stay Awake”. When she heard that there were plans to delete it, she wrote a letter of concern to P.L. Travers who instantly insisted that the song remain in the film.