The film version of Mary Poppins (1964) was directed by Robert
Stevenson (1905 - 1986) who was an English film writer and
director. He was nominated for the 1965 Academy Award for Best
Director for Mary Poppins. He also directed the Disney films The
Love Bug(1968), Herbie Rides Again (1974) and Bedknobs and
Broomsticks (1971).