The Parent Trap (1961)
The Parent Trap is a 1961 comedy movie directed by David Swift, with a running time of 2h 9m. It stars Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith.
Two identical twin sisters, separated at birth by their parents' divorce, are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they scheme to bring their parents back together. The girls, one of whom has been living with their mother and the other with their father, switch places after camp and go to work on their plan, the first objective being to scare off a gold-digger pursuing their father.
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What is The Parent Trap about?
Two identical twin sisters, separated at birth by their parents' divorce, are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they scheme to bring their parents back together. The girls, one of whom has been living with their mother and the other with their father, switch places after camp and go to work on their plan, the first objective being to scare off a gold-digger pursuing their father.
When was The Parent Trap released?
The Parent Trap was released on 13 May 1961.
How long is The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap runs 2h 9m.
Who made The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap was directed by David Swift.
Where can I watch The Parent Trap?
The Parent Trap is available on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Parent Trap
Stream: Disney Plus
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Hayley Mills as Susan Evers / Sharon McKendrick
- Maureen O'Hara as Margaret 'Maggie' McKendrick
- Brian Keith as Mitch Evers
- Charles Ruggles as Charles McKendrick
- Cathleen Nesbitt as Louise McKendrick
- Una Merkel as Verbena
- Joanna Barnes as Vicky Robinson
- Linda Watkins as Edna Robinson
- Crahan Denton as Hecky
- Leo G. Carroll as Rev. Dr. Mosby
- Ruth McDevitt as Miss Inch
- Nancy Kulp as Miss Grunecker