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There were actually two films. Die Trapp-Familie (1956), and a sequel, Die Trapp-Familie in Amerika (1958), both were quite successful.
Georg the father was actually a gentle, warmhearted parent who enjoyed musical activities with his family. While this change in his character might have made for a better story in emphasizing Maria's healing effect on the von Trapps, it distressed his family greatly. He also died in 1947 and wasn’t around to complain.
Maria was the iron fist of the family.
Georg was also technically Italian not Austrian born in Zadar now Croatia it was part of Austria/Hungary empire but was part of Italy from 1920. He held Italian citizenship as did his wife and children.
There were 10 children not 7. They were already musically inclined before Maria arrived.
Georg was reasonably well off when Maria married him. Lost all their money during the depression. Maria sacked all the servants made the move to music family. They were in the singing entertainment business well before the war.
She stated in many interviews she didn’t love Georg but liked him.
They didn’t leave at night being chased by nazi across the Alps to Switzerland. They left by train for a pre arranged tour with their agent to Italy, Europe and America.
Steve agree with you about Salzburg. Nice wee city doesn’t compare to Vienna. Never want to see another Mozart chocolate bar again.
The rest is showbiz!
Want a real horror story look up Robert Stroud Birdman of Alcatraz fame. Certainly not as portrayed in the film. There were reasons why he was never released from prison and you certainly wouldn’t want to be in a room alone with him. 🧟♂️
Georg the father was actually a gentle, warmhearted parent who enjoyed musical activities with his family. While this change in his character might have made for a better story in emphasizing Maria's healing effect on the von Trapps, it distressed his family greatly. He also died in 1947 and wasn’t around to complain.
Maria was the iron fist of the family.
Georg was also technically Italian not Austrian born in Zadar now Croatia it was part of Austria/Hungary empire but was part of Italy from 1920. He held Italian citizenship as did his wife and children.
There were 10 children not 7. They were already musically inclined before Maria arrived.
Georg was reasonably well off when Maria married him. Lost all their money during the depression. Maria sacked all the servants made the move to music family. They were in the singing entertainment business well before the war.
She stated in many interviews she didn’t love Georg but liked him.
They didn’t leave at night being chased by nazi across the Alps to Switzerland. They left by train for a pre arranged tour with their agent to Italy, Europe and America.
Steve agree with you about Salzburg. Nice wee city doesn’t compare to Vienna. Never want to see another Mozart chocolate bar again.
The rest is showbiz!
Want a real horror story look up Robert Stroud Birdman of Alcatraz fame. Certainly not as portrayed in the film. There were reasons why he was never released from prison and you certainly wouldn’t want to be in a room alone with him. 🧟♂️
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