Those Calloways

Those Calloways is a 1965 American film adaption of a book by Paul Annixter. Annixter and his wife Jane were writers of books for young readers. The film was produced by Disney and directed by Norman Tokar. It was the last credit for veteran film composer Max Steiner.

It starred Brian Keith, Vera Miles, Brandon deWilde, Walter Brennan and Linda Evans in the principal roles.

Following the patterned formula for Disney family entertainment, the film follows the trials and tribulations of a Vermont family over a period of time as they attempt to establish a sanctuary for the Canadian geese that stopover in their rural community during their annual migrations.

On-location New England filming contributes to the film's appeal.

Brandon deWilde had previously worked with Walter Brennan in 1956s Good-bye, My Lady and with Brian Keith in the 3-part The Tenderfoot for Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color in 1964.
Cast
Actor Role
Brian Keith Cam Calloway
Vera Miles Lydia (Liddy) Calloway
Brandon deWilde Bucky Calloway
Walter Brennan Alf Simes
Ed Wynn Ed Parker
Linda Evans Bridie Mellott
Philip Abbott Dell Fraser
Paul Hartman Charley Evans
Frank Dekova (as Frank deKova) Nigosh
Tom Skerritt Whit Turner

Directed by Norman Tokar
Written by Paul Annixter
(book)
Louis Pelletier
(screenplay)
Starring Brian Keith
Vera Miles
Brandon deWilde
Walter Brennan
Ed Wynn
Linda Evans
Music by Max Steiner
Cinematography Edward Colman
Editing by Grant K. Smith
Studio Walt Disney Productions
Distributed by Buena Vista Distribution Company
Release date(s) January 28, 1965
(Atlanta, Georgia Premiere)
Running time 131 mins.
Country United States
Language English