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‘Sound Of Music’ Child Star Reflects On 60 Years Of Friendship With Cast

by Ruth A

Published July 21, 2025

Sixty years after The Sound of Music first captured hearts, one of its original child stars is celebrating the lasting friendships it created. Debbie Turner, who played Marta von Trapp, recently reflected on the close bond still shared among the cast. Even after all this time, the connection among the von Trapp children remains strong.

As fans revisit the Sound of Music cast now, Turner’s story reveals the emotional ties that grew from their time together. She described how the group kept in touch through weddings and life events. Despite different careers and paths, they formed a bond that never faded.

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A Reunion Filled With Memories And Laughter

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Turner and several castmates recently reunited at the Turner Classic Movies Festival to honor the film’s legacy. The gathering brought tears, laughter, and a flood of memories. Turner said the reunion didn’t feel like looking back—it felt like coming home to people who truly understood her.

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The cast’s connection goes deeper than nostalgia. When they reunite, Turner said it’s like no time has passed. Their childhood, spent singing and filming in Austria, created a real family feeling. Fans curious about the Sound of Music cast now will be glad to know that friendship still endures.

Looking Back On A Cinematic Classic

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC, from left: Heather Menzies, Duane Chase, Nicholas Hammond, Julie Andrews, Angela Cartwright, Charmian Carr, Debbie Turner, and Kym Karath, 1965. TM and Copyright ©20th Century-Fox Film Corp. All Rights Reserved. / Courtesy Everett Collection

Turner believes their friendship grew stronger because of the time they spent on set. Though their lives took different directions, they’ve remained close over the decades. She said they still talk often and look out for each other.

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, 1965, TM and Copyright (c) 20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved. /Everett Collection

Reflecting on the Sound of Music cast now reminds fans why the film remains beloved. The story of family and resilience didn’t just exist on screen—it lived offscreen as well. The friendships formed in 1965 continue to bring joy, just like the film itself.

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