Saving Banks, also known as “Saving Mr. Banks” released in 2013, is a biography-comedy movie. The story revolves around London author P. L. Travers who visits Los Angeles to meet Walt Disney, who wants to adapt her ‘Mary Poppins’ into a film. This article provides information about where the movie was filmed and who played what role, along with interesting backstage trivia and facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Saving Banks” was filmed at a number of locations in California. Filming took place at Disneyland Park, based in Anaheim; Ontario International Airport, located in Ontario; and the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo. Scenes were also shot at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles; and the Santa Anita Depot at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia. The filming took place between September 19, 2012 and November 22, 2012.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Emma Thompson | P.L. Travers |
| Tom Hanks | Walt Disney |
| Annie Rose Buckley | Ginty |
| Colin Farrell | Travers Goff |
| Ruth Wilson | Margaret Goff |
| Paul Giamatti | Ralph |
| Bradley Whitford | Don DaGradi |
| B.J. Novak | Robert Sherman |
| Jason Schwartzman | Richard Sherman |
| Lily Bigham | Biddy |
| Kathy Baker | Tommie |
| Melanie Paxson | Dolly |
| Andy McPhee | Mr. Belhatchett |
| Rachel Griffiths | Aunt Ellie |
| Ronan Vibert | Diarmuid Russell |
| Jerry Hauck | Premiere Emcee |
| Laura Waddell | Woman with Infant |
| David Ross Paterson | Doctor |
| Michelle Arthur | Polly |
| Michael Swinehart | Porter |
| Bob Rusch | Doorman |
| Paul Tassone | Refreshment Tent Man |
| Luke Baines | Waiter |
| Demetrius Grosse | Bartender |
| Steven Cabral | Bank Clerk |
| Mia Serafino | Young Woman |
| Claire Bocking | Nanny Claire |
| Dendrie Taylor | Lillian Disney |
| Willa Grace Hancock | Disneyland Patron |
| John Henry Hancock | Disneyland Patron |
| Liam Miller | Disneyland Patron |
| Delaney Miller | Disneyland Patron |
| Zoe Zarifes | Disneyland Patron |
| Matthew Loomis | Disneyland Patron |
| Kate McInerny | Disneyland Patron |
| Maddie Reed | Disneyland Patron |
| Haley Reed | Disneyland Patron |
| Lila Weithas | Disneyland Patron |
| Leigh Anne Tuohy | Disneyland Patron |
| Alex Gustin | Disneyland Patron |
| Tina Shioji | Disneyland Background |
| Nick Vento | Disneyland Background |
| Josh Lay | Disneyland Background |
| Brytni Walker | Disneyland Background |
| Dexter Everit | Disneyland Background |
| Ryan Powell | Disneyland Background |
| Desmond Eason | Disneyland Background |
| Jamie Lozano | Disneyland Background |
| Abigail Tamayo | Disneyland Background |
| Irene Watson | Disneyland Background |
| Natalie Duarte | Disneyland Background |
| Marc Abbink | Airplane Passenger at Airport (uncredited) |
| DB Albert | High Striker Game Operater (uncredited) |
| Christine Ames | Airline Stewardess (uncredited) |
| Hermione Baddeley | The Domestic (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Ashlee-Rose Barnett | Disneyland Guest (uncredited) |
| Heather Christine Barnett | Fairgoer (uncredited) |
| Jaeden Bettencourt | Young Child – 1906 (uncredited) |
| Melissa Bickerton | Mrs. Corry (uncredited) |
| Vincent M. Biscione | Premiere Guest (uncredited) |
| Andrew Blood | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Eric Corbin | Movie Premier Guest (uncredited) |
| Mary Czerwinski | Disneyland Mother (uncredited) |
| Bronwyn de Beer | Passerby (uncredited) |
| Rick L. Dean | Airplane Passenger (uncredited) |
| Lynne Alana Delaney | Stylish Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Cheryl Dent | Flight Attendant (uncredited) |
| Seth Di Marco | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Hal Dion | Banker #2 (uncredited) |
| Karen Dotrice | Jane Banks (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Alan Ehrlich | Applauding Australian Townsfolk (uncredited) |
| Lynly Ehrlich | Mrs. DaGradi (uncredited) |
| Matthew Garber | Michael Banks (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Patricia Garcia | Disneyland Attendee (uncredited) |
| Emilie Germain | Woman in Castle (uncredited) |
| Cal Giardina | Premiere Valet #1 (uncredited) |
| Stephen Goodman | Premiere Guest (uncredited) |
| Stella Gordon | Baby Moira (uncredited) |
| Tess Gordon | Baby Moira (uncredited) |
| Alan Gray | Banker (uncredited) |
| Johnny Guerra | Airport Traveler (uncredited) |
| Juan Guerra | Airport Passenger (uncredited) |
| Richard Halverson | Academy Awards Attendee (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Lana Harper | Woman at the Pool (uncredited) |
| Daniel D. Harris | Man in Carnival Scene (uncredited) |
| Kevin Hawley | Allura Business Man (uncredited) |
| Tomas Johansson | Airline Passenger (uncredited) |
| Glynis Johns | Mrs. Banks (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Larry Justice | Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| Barbara Keegan | Flight Attendant (uncredited) |
| Faye Kelly | Guest at Disneyland (uncredited) |
| Stefanie Klausmann | Premiere Girl (uncredited) |
| Amanda Kluge | LAX Passenger (uncredited) |
| Michael Kunselman | Movie Premiere Guest (uncredited) |
| Kristopher Kyer | Dick Van Dyke (uncredited) |
| Bruce Lanoil | Mickey Mouse Mascot (uncredited) |
| Paul LeClair | Dignitary (uncredited) |
| Joseph Luckay | Boy at Carnival (uncredited) |
| John Luder | Nasty Neighbour (uncredited) |
| Katharina Magdalena | Young Woman (uncredited) |
| Sean Scott McCracken | Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| Brett R. Miller | Audio Recorder at Premiere (uncredited) |
| Alan Mueting | Premiere Guest (uncredited) |
| Deanna Mustard | Excited Disneyland Guest (uncredited) |
| Margaret Newborn | Airline Passenger (uncredited) |
| Robert Nickerson | Walt Disney Studio Employee (uncredited) |
| Maria Olsen | Fairground Woman-1906 (uncredited) |
| Ginger Pauley | Joyce Sherman (uncredited) |
| Rhoda Pell | Mrs. Belhatchett (uncredited) |
| Josh Pierce | Disneyland Attendant (uncredited) |
| Donald Prince | Mustache Man (uncredited) |
| Leslie Ranne | Eastern Airlines Counter Girl (uncredited) |
| Chuck Rayner | Premiere Guest (uncredited) |
| Gina Reichardt | Movie Premiere Guest (uncredited) |
| Anna Rekota | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Anna Roberts | Premiere Girl (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Russo | Woman with Dog (uncredited) |
| Frank Scozzari | Man in Drinking Tent (uncredited) |
| Kristy Staky | Airline Stewardess (uncredited) |
| Robert Stilwell | Burbank Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Victoria Summer | Julie Andrews (uncredited) |
| Alexandra Surer | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Christina Thomas | Fair Guest (uncredited) |
| John H. Tobin | Tent Reveler (uncredited) |
| David Tomlinson | Mr. Banks (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| P.L. Travers | Self (uncredited) (archiveSound) (voice) |
| Dwight Turner | Premiere Guest (uncredited) |
| Tom Waters | Andrew Dutton (uncredited) |
| January Welsh | Gibson Girl (uncredited) |
| Michelle Winters | Hollywood Starlet (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Saving Banks” is a 2-hour long movie originally titled “Saving Mr. Banks.”
- It was released on February 7, 2014.
- The movie was directed by John Lee Hancock, and written by Kelly Marcel and Sue Smith.
- It stars Emma Thompson as P.L. Travers, Tom Hanks as Walt Disney, and Annie Rose Buckley as Ginty.
- Colin Farrell played Travers Goff, Ruth Wilson portrayed Margaret Goff, and Paul Giamatti was cast as Ralph.
- Other actors included Bradley Whitford as Don DaGradi, B.J. Novak as Robert Sherman, and Jason Schwartzman as Richard Sherman.
- Actors Lily Bigham, Kathy Baker, and Melanie Paxson also played the roles of Biddy, Tommie, and Dolly respectively.
- The movie was nominated for 1 Oscar, and also had 13 wins & 73 other nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ontario International Airport – 2900 E. Airport Drive, Ontario, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0559976
- Longitude: -117.5980922
- Place ID: ChIJp9TPWvw0w4ARO1JZyBbtxJ8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ontario International Airport (ONT), Ontario, CA 91761, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pacific Southwest Railway Museum – Campo, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.613918
- Longitude: -116.4721451
- Place ID: ChIJ-bYp3iYL2YARjH_4lthJi_g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 750 Depot St, Campo, CA 91906, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Grauman’s Chinese Theater – 6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1020231
- Longitude: -118.3409712
- Place ID: ChIJw4DCAdrX3IAR-1_GYNuCOfc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
