List: Movies about Peter Pan
Posted on October 7, 2015 at 8:00 am
James M. Barrie’s play “Peter Pan” premiered in 1904 and the story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up is still one of the best-loved of all time. This week the prequel “Pan” opens up in theaters, with Hugh Jackman, Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily, and Garrett Hedlund as the young not-yet-captain Hook. And there’s a hit musical on Broadway called “Finding Neverland,” based on the Johnny Depp movie that was based on Barrie’s life, and the friendship with some children that inspired his most famous story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jsR7_EqQSsThere was also a theatrical Peter Pan prequel on Broadway called “Peter and the Starcatcher.”
There was a silent film version in 1924.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdnZUszqGOYA generation of baby boomers adored the Mary Martin musical version.
The Disney movie was the first to have the title role played by a boy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf00mEe9EOsThe theatrical version was remade with Cathy Rigby and Sandy Duncan. Here Duncan is introduced by Mary Martin.
Rigby played the part longer than anyone else, more than 30 years.
Steven Spielberg made a sequel called “Hook,” starring Robin Williams with Julia Roberts as Tinkerbell.
The PJ Hogan-directed version had Jason Isaacs as Captain Hook.
And Allison Williams starred in the live telecast last Thanksgiving.