The Parent Trap (1961 film)

The Parent Trap is a 1961 American romantic comedy film written and directed by David Swift. It stars Hayley Mills (in a dual role), Maureen O'Hara, and Brian Keith. Based upon the 1949 book Lottie and Lisa (German: Das Doppelte Lottchen) by Erich Kästner, The Parent Trap follows two teenage twins on a quest to reunite their divorced parents.
Produced by Walt Disney Productions, The Parent Trap was released on June 21, 1961 by Buena Vista Distribution, and grossed $25.1 million at the box office. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, was broadcast on television, saw three television sequels, was remade in 1998 with Lindsay Lohan, and has been released on digital stereo LaserDisc format in 1986 as well as VHS and DVD in 2002.
The Parent Trap was Hayley Mills's second film in the series of six for Disney.
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