Summer Magic1963Summer Magic
1963
After their father's death, Margaret Carey and her children leave Boston for a small Maine town. Lively Nancy talks the postmaster, Osh Popham, into finding them a yellow house to rent.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A widowed family makes a home in a small town, with Burl Ives and "The Ugly Bug Ball."
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
A snobbish cousin arrives and stirs jealousy among the girls, a mild theme resolved with kindness. Some reviewers find the song "Femininity" (about coy flirting) dated; nothing else of note.
Summer Magic (1963)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- How did Nancy help her family?
- Why was Julia unkind at first?
- What did Osh do for the Careys?
- Which song was your favorite?
Content advisory
WebSearch synthesis (reviews): no violence, language, or substance concerns reported; some reviewers find the romance song "Femininity" dated.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Summer Magic (1963)
DVD · May 3, 2005
Blu-ray listed on Blu-ray.com (release date unconfirmed)
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Where to stream
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