When you think about the actual plot of “The Sound of Music” it is all a little bent. I mean the barley legal fallen virginal nun hooks up with a semi retired salty sea captain who is involved with an attractive older wealthy mature lady trying to save the captain from embarrassment. Dude, you don’t do the help; she’s your nanny not your “who’s your daddy”. Perverted story line.
Except that it was based on a true story; and the real family escaped, came to America when it was still a free country, opened a bed-and-breakfast in New England and continued to give singing performances there.
I always thought the thin-lipped Christopher Plummer was an odd choice for the crusty but heart-of-gold navy captain. I firmly believe he trussed up Julie Andrews like a chicken on their wedding night.
And never, ever make the mistake of talking to Mr. Plummer about this movie. A friend of mine lost his head doing this - an he is a professional interviewer of actors!