Vincent Spletinckx
The Truth About Spring recounts the adventures of Tommy Tyler, a lazy sailor and his tomboy daughter, Spring, as they meet William Ashton, a young lawyer cruising the Caribbean. They soon join forces and engage in the search of a buried treasure also coveted by menacing pirates. This film, shot off the Costa Brava coast in Spain in the spring of 1964, is an excellent entertainment for the whole family and arguably one of Hayley Mills' best movies. Indeed, the 18 year-old British actress delivers one of her finest performances. Her on screen chemistry with both her father (John Mills) and James MacArthur is delightful. Most of the scenes are funny, witty, sweet and moving. Even our heroes' encounters with the competitive pirates are amusing rather than really violent. It's a shame this little gem of a movie has not been officially released on DVD. Nevertheless, if you happen to find it in any other format, do not hesitate! Enjoy it! And that's the truth about it!
ricochet67
This was my favorite movie when I was growing up. Even now, as a middle-aged mom, every time it's on I try to catch it. I haven't seen it on the tube or cable in years and my old VHS copy that I managed to tape the last time it was on (in the middle of the week at 2:00 a.m.) is deteriorating. There are some really good lines - the comic relief provided by Cark & Cleary is very well done - Lionel Jeffries was excellent. But on the cable showings, they put in so many commercials that some of the most memorable lines / clips are ruined by the crappy editing. Last time I saw it, there were 7 minutes of commercials and 7 minutes of movie in the two hour slot. Some of my favorite remembered lines were missing. I've got a bunch of James McArthur's and Hayley Mills' DVDs - I buy them all - whether they are produced by Disney or someone else - JM was my favorite actor as a teen - what's taking so long to issue this The Truth About Spring? We need more old family movies / classics to be available! Karen Davie, FL
merlnron
We have watched this movie several times and it still is a fun movie to watch any Hayley Mills or James McAuthur fan will love it and John Mills really plays his part to the hilt. It really deserves to be on DVD....
jclhats
I have been looking for this movie for a long time. I told my Daughter about it when she was growing up,but I never caught it when it was on T.V. Now I would like my Grand Daughter to see it because she is now a pre-teen. It is one of those movies that just stays with you. A good clean enjoyable family movie, and I would love to see it again.
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