Florence, July 21 (UNI) Iconic musical ‘The Sound of Music’ completed 60 years of its release earlier this year, the surviving cast members have been able to remain close friends all these years.
Directed by Robert Wise, the Oscar winning film ‘The Sound of Music’ premiered on March 2, 1965. The film’ s story was inspired by the real-life von Trapp family who fled Austria to escape the Nazi regime.
The film starred Julie Andrews and the late Christopher Plummer in lead roles.
Former child stars of the film have remained friends for 60 years, and they recently reunited in Florence, Italy.
Kym Karath, who played Gretl, the youngest von Trapp sibling, shared photos of the group catching up on her social media account.
Karath said that the on screen siblings have been very close to each other for all these six decades
“I think the secret behind our friendship is the secret of all enduring friendships, although ours started at a film studio; staying close, loyal, and being there for one another,” the actress explained.
“As for the film’s enduring appeal, beyond the soaring melodies and beautiful locations, it is the story of a real family who loved one another and were truly courageous” she felt.
Karath said that the actors are also friends with the real family
“Here is a little-known fact – the film family is friends with the real family,” said Karath. “I just had a wonderful conversation with Elizabeth von Trapp, Werner’s daughter. Werner was portrayed by Duane Chase… and they became friends. When Werner passed away, he left Duane his beautiful Austrian jacket” she was quoted by CNN as saying.
