Saving Mr. Banks (2013) — Screenplay
Author P.L. Travers clashes with Walt Disney over adapting her Mary Poppins books, while flashbacks reveal the childhood pain that shapes her resistance.
- Written by
- Kelly Marcel, Sue Smith
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Biography
- Studio
- Disney
- Length
- 121 pages
Study this script for its masterful dual timelines, weaving the present-day corporate clash with poignant childhood flashbacks that deepen character motivation. The dialogue crackles with wit and tension, capturing two stubborn creatives at odds, while the structure offers a clear lesson in balancing comedy and drama through tonal shifts.
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