memories of "The Sound of Music"

I love the movie "The Sound of Music", the old original with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.  I'm watching it right now.  Besides being the ultimate chick flick and full of wonderful music, it brings back a sweet memory. This,in spite of visiting Austria and hearing the 'true story' and recently seeing a much older Christopher Plummer starring in "The Tempest".  He was excellent by the way.
When the movie first came out, I was spending the summer at home after my first year of teaching helping my dad take care of my little brother since my mother had died that past winter.  This wonderful sounding new movie had just come out and I decided that my little brother Tom, age 11, and I should see it.  We journeyed to downtown Fort Wayne, to a grand old theater, in time for the early afternoon show only to discover that it was standing room only.  We decided to wait for the next showing, bought our tickets, had a snack, explored downtown and got back in time to have seats for the next show.  It was magical.  We were both spellbound through the entire movie and agreed after that it was the best ever.  A lovely escape during a sad time in our lives. I think Tom and I always felt closer after that.