In one minute and 58 seconds, not a single word of dialogue, yet it stands as one of the more emotionally powerful moments in movie history. Brilliant.

Watching this movie as an adult is realizing the movie wasn't about the children, or about Mary Poppins; it was about Mr. Banks.

Never paid any attention to this scene when I was younger, it was all about the animated segments and dance numbers. But watching this now... god, is it powerful stuff, especially the part where he pauses at the steps of St. Paul's cathedral and the orchestra comes in. One of the most effective movie moments of all time, in my opinion.

that scene when he looks at the steps if the cathedral and the bird woman isn't there always makes me tear up

“It’s not the children she comes to save; it’s their father.”

Wow, that "Feed the birds" backing to this scene is so bloody powerful

David Tomlinson, was a spectacular actor. He gave Mr. Banks the dignity and Firmness required for this scene. I still marvel at how well the scene was done.

The scene where Mr. Banks stares at the empty space on the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral where the bird woman was sitting, feeling the utmost guilt for denying Michael the chance to use his tuppence to help her feed the birds was so touching.

One of the things I've always thought about this scene is that one shot when Mary Poppins looks down the stairs and walks away. I always figured that what she's thinking in her head is, "I've done all I can. Now the rest is up to him."

As he walks to the bank, knowing he'll be fired, he has time to reflect, and for the first time he sees just how big the world is. When he passes the Cathedral where the Bird Woman sat, I often feel like he's wondering how many times he's walked this route and never noticed her till Michael pointed her out, never took the time out to talk to her, and if his actions that day may have just cost her a meal or a place to stay for the night, and he starts thinking about his children, and realizes what happened was his fault, he could've taken the day off and spent the day at the park or a theater with his kids but instead he simply went to work like he always did and treated his kids like they weren't even there, and it's then that he realizes what Mary was trying to tell him: when was the last time he told his wife he loved her, or told his children he loved them, when was the last time they did anything together as a family, all those times when he could've been there for his kids he wasted at the bank, and it's when he passes the cathedral being dismissed no longer matters, all he wants to do at that moment is have a second chance to make things right.

I found this excerpt from a website when Walt first heard "Feed the Birds". “We seized on one incident, in Chapter 7 of 'Mary Poppins Comes Back', the second book -- the bird woman. And we realized that was the metaphor for why Mary came, to teach the children -- and Mr. Banks -- the value of charity. So we wrote the song and took it up to Walt's office and played it and sang it for him. He leaned back in his chair, looking out the window, and he said: 'That's it, isn't it? That's what this is all about. This is the metaphor for the whole film.' And that was the turning point in our lives ... We were full-time staff, so we had an office at the studio, and every so often Walt would call us up to his office on a Friday afternoon. We knew what he wanted. When we got there, he would say, 'I just wanted to know what you boys were up to these days.' Then he would turn around in his chair and stare out the window, like the first time we played it for him, and he would say, 'Play it.' And we would ... And you could just see Walt thinking, 'That's what it's all about, everything we do at Disney.'"

''It's all right. It's all right, Mrs Travers. Mr Banks is going to be all right. I promise.''

As Mr. Banks walks to the bank, he does a lot of thinking. Also for the first time as he walks to the bank, he also sees how big the world really is and that there's more to it than just the bank he works at. He's just never noticed it before.

Guys did you realise it? Its amazing. This scene is 40 years old and you can still feel the power and emotions in that scene. Its so wonderful.

David Tomlinson should have been nominated or won an Oscar for his portrayal as Mr. Banks.

With two simple words, Mr. Banks is saved. He is redeemed. One of the most powerful scenes in any film, yet one of the most quiet.

Such a powerful scene. Its gets me every time.

So, this is the scene Doug Walker was talking about. Yeah, I can agree with him. He was right to pick this as his #1 favorite movie moment. This scene does relate to everybody. We've all walked down that road before in our lives. This scene, the lighting, the atmosphere, the music (especially), it perfectly represents how we feel when we have to walk to somewhere for the bad news. Spectacularly done.

This is a beautiful and powerful scene, filmed with cinematic ingenuity. The cold and empty streets depict his isolation and his pause at St. Paul's, powerfully accentuated by the timeless score, shows his regret and contrition. This film is truly a masterpiece on many levels.

I find that at the beginning when George’s children come to apologise and give him the tuppence, that is the moment when he realises how enchanted and well raised his children really are and how he never noticed it. Despite maintaining the English reserve and stoicism (which many of us Brits are raised to be) with a simple “Thank you”, you can still see that he is both happy and full of regret at the same time. This film is extraordinarily crafted and will always be a beautiful cinematic masterpiece indefinitely.

I can't watch this scene without getting my tears in my eyes.

The scene George Banks approaches the steps of the cathedral and the bird woman isn't there always made me feel so sorry for him. To me, that part seemed to represent his innermost guilt for denying Michael the opportunity to give the bird woman tuppence to help feed the birds. But alas, the bird woman is now gone and George no longer has that chance for that sort of redemption. It also seems to represent that you should always try to make amends with the past if you can, but if the past will not have you, then look towards the future and find another way to find that redemption that you wish for. The bird woman being absent from the steps of the cathedral seems to symbolize that what's in the past is in the past and there is nothing George can do to change that portion of the past. All he can do now is look towards the future and find that next chance for redemption, which he does by using the tuppence to fix Jane and Michael's kite. Of course, he succeeds and soon becomes the kind and loving father that his children have always wanted.

you know? I never realized this before, but george banks actually follows the footsteps of his children, from the start of the movie to the end. ..first, the house, then he walks through the park, then past uncle albert's, then past where the bird woman was, then to the bank, then back to the house. ..

This was one of my grandmother's favorite movies. When I used to stay overnight at her place we used to watch this movie all the time. She is in the hands of God now

I thought of this scene all day. now that I watched it...I'm sitting here, 25 years old, crying. True cinema...

"Will this make everything better?" "Thank you." He basically tells them 'no' in the sweetest way possible, and they're smart enough to realize it. This scene has been tearing me up for two decades

I always found this scene particularly moving, knowing what he was walking to and how he managed to stay dignified, and the regret in his face when he approaches the cathedral when he finally realizes that he's dedicated his life to the wrong priority, very powerful scene.

Crazy how scenes like this in movies you used to watch as a kid hit you harder when you’re an adult.

How does such a simple scene make my eyes start watering? How? Disney was a genius.

Unbelievable artistry. A masterpiece. Not to mention the music is unbelievable. I miss real Disney.

I love that this movie gives grownups a chance to change. That it lets them be human and err, and tells them it's never too late.

Like Mr Banks in this scene I too have made that lonely night journey to my boss knowing the axe was ready to fall. And like him I reflected on all the little things I missed while my nose was to the grindstone all those years and my own epiphany at the moment. Without a doubt my favorite part of the whole movie.

Seeing Mr. Banks didn't change my perception of this scene; it confirmed it. That's my dad I see doing that walk of pain.

genuinely one of the most powerful scenes in a Disney movie, I still use it to this day as a reference piece when speaking about amazingly subtle yet alive scenes of true human emotion... and it hits it HARD.. you feel the emptiness in his heart, you SEE in his stride that hes walking to the end of what his life WAS all about... and that moment at the staircase always gets me because you know he walks up there thinking SOMETHING was going to and HAD to change... and you can see in his face as much as it scared him, he was ready... happily walking to the end of the road

This scene here is what the movie is about, Mary Poppins wasn't there to help the children, but to help the father, she made him change by teaching the children first so he could learn from them.

This scene is even more powerful when you watch it after " Saving Mr Banks ". Now let me cook those damn onions ...

Mr. Banks, you now forever have my respect. *tips hat*

One thing I've just noticed about the beginning of this scene is that this is the first time in the entire film that Mr. Banks has actually looked his children in the eye. Throughout the film, he was pretty much just waving them off or not even listening to them at all. Here, when he finally sits down and looks at them, it seems full of curiosity and endearment. Maybe I'm just reading too much into it, but that's what I get out of it.

So poignant and powerful. My favorite scene in all of Walt's movies. "All around the Cathedral...." Thank you, David Tomlinson, for a beautiful performance that always makes me tear up.

This, ladies and gents, is what won the Sherman brothers that Oscar. I'm sure of it.

Doug Walker's Favorite Movie Scene Ever!

this film is just perfect. upsets me that films nowadays dont put as near enough of the time, effort and heart into them as they used to.

This whole scene is fantastic. Everyone is talking about the church steps which is powerful. But even more powerful is Michael coming to his father saying. “Here father. You can keep the tupets.” That part always gets me. The look on Mr.Banks face when he realizes what he has missed out on. And the look Mary Poppins gives us is excellent.

Saw Saving mr.banks last night. Great movie and that ending scene with Emma Thompson watching this scene was so powerful, it almost made my heart explode. I also loved Tom Hanks as Walt Disney, Hanks proved again that he can play anyone and make it look good.

In a film that is a masterpiece, with one great scene after another, it is this sequence which remains my favorite. When I was younger, I admired it without quite knowing why. Now I know why. Even after witnessing George's cruelty and arrogance all throughout the film, we still can't help but be scared for him in this scene; it's like a long walk towards doom. Such beautiful music by the Sherman Brothers and absolutely masterful direction by Robert Stevenson in making this sequence work. It's the kind of slow, patient sequence that usually gets cut out of family movies. Thank God they kept it in this one.

A kids movie yet with powerful scenes like these. Fuck I miss these movies. Nowadays it would try to be shocking in some odd way and skip it from the kids giving him the money, to the bank.

I love this scene. Mr Banks always reminded me of my dad as a kid and still does. He helped me understand my father better.

I am so glad to have watched this when I was younger and to have watched it when I am older... The perspectives and story line are met with a different emphasis... Profound indeed.

That George banks is good man and father. He just never saw it in himself until then.

One of the most heart-wrenching and yet touching scenes ever shown in a Disney film. I swear, every time I view this masterpiece, I would weep uncontrollably during this scene most of the time. This is what makes Mary Poppins and any other Disney movie a piece of masterful work; it digs into you and brings out your emotional side. I don't think any other live action Disney movie would top Mary Poppins. It will always remain as the No. 1 live-action Disney film.

This movie hits very different as an adult 🥺😭

I saw Mary Poppens when I was a kid in 1965, I did not realize what this part was about. A good 32 years later after getting married and having our first child, we ran the movie for him. When this part came on where Jane and Michael give up the tuppence to help, I got the point and could not hold back the tears. Being an adult and all the pressure that comes with it. Every time Mr Banks makes that long walk to get fired, I am moved and cry.

Oh, god, 1:51 when he arrives at that empty corner and looks at it as if he's never seen it before, even though he walks in front of it every day... I just love it. How he's finally realizing that he indeed couldn't see beyond his nose. So many feelings, all without dialogue. Awesome.

The first time I visited London, I walked around the grounds of St Paul's on a surprisingly quiet Sunday evening. This song was running through my head and I found myself getting very emotional.

I cant stop crying at this scene.😢😭 I also couldn't stop crying when Pamela was watching this scene is Saving Mr. Banks and couldn't stop crying when she was remembering her childhood. If anyone didn't watch that movie, you need to go watch it now. Definitely one of my favorite movies.😢❤❤

Who always cries in this scene? The music is so powerful! 🙋🏼‍♀️

most powerful music and scene I ever heard in a movie.

Powerful scene, more apreciated in my 30's than in my 10's...

Oh the music!…. 🥰 Childhood memories Powerful messages on how short life is, how God is mysterious and will send angels as people to help. Mary Poppins was there to teach the kids firmness at the same time love, yet mostly to use the kids to get to his sensibilities. As an adult, It sweet when the kids give him that money.. but I laugh when I see the Mary Poppins saw what happened because she knew it worked on his mind 😂❤️

Goosebumps every time

As a child I never really understood what Mr Banks was doing but now being much older and wiser than I was then I can understand his situation more clearly Mr Banks was trying to make ends meet and couldn’t afford luxuries or even the most simple stuff and could give his loving children what they wanted. I think it was only when Mary Poppins came to look after them took them out on fun adventures and spent time with them he realised all they really wanted and needed was his time and to show he ( I’m sure deep down he did) loved them. When he took them to his place of work at the bank he wasn’t thinking straight and clearly he might’ve understood why they wanted to give the bird lady some small change to feed them that was also about showing love. I always tear up when I watch this scene it gets every time I cry a lot with films like this have no clue why I just do. Have a lovely Sunday everyone Xxx

Back at this again just to say this is my personal favourite scene ever made by man. So much so that I took the name of the character within it as my own, to remind me of the magic we’re capable of creating. Every frame is like a priceless art worthy of framing. Expertly realised, shot with care, precision and elegance. It’s beautifully understated which makes the swell of emotion so effective and moving. The score is a vital cog, the most vital as there is no dialogue, and turns a meagre man walking the streets alone at night into an artist’s projection of the loneliness and shame of a misguided father coming to terms with their life of failing to understand what truly matters with no witnesses, no one to blame or distract them from the truth, only themselves. In summary, powerful, emotive, creative and practically perfect in every way.

His walk to the bank reminds me of my own when I'm called to my school counselor's office during class, to talk about my poor grades. Magnificence and acceptance rolls by me as I stroll to that office.

Oh here come the waterworks... that choir though

This was one of my favorite movies as a child (okay, it still is), but I never fully understood everything about it until I was an adult. This was a scene that never affected me back then, but when I watched this movie again recently, I was in tears.

"We didn't know it would cause you so much trouble." "Here father, you can have the tuppence."' "Will that make everything all right?" "Thank you." With very little dialog this is the most remarkably powerful sequence in the film. The exchange between the children and their father is beautiful but heartbreaking. Little do Jane and Michael realize that Mr. Banks does not blame them for what happened in the bank earlier that day. Rather he blames himself for his years of preoccupation with his job and money at the expense of his relationship with his children. When the children give their father the tuppence Mr. Banks is at first bewildered but then his expression softens with a mix of gratitude and regret. Realizing that his children truly love him but yearn for his love in return, his cold reserve begins to melt; the children's gesture has begun to free him. With the orchestral reprise of “Feed the Birds" the sequence builds emotionally as Mr. Banks walks alone through the dark streets, and then achieves its greatest impact when Mr. Banks discovers the Bird Woman gone from the cathedral steps. Karen Dotrice (Jane) and Matthew Garber (Michael) give beautifully understated performances in this sequence. But David Tomlinson (Mr. Banks) is absolutely brilliant; even for this sequence alone he deserved an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

This has to be my favorite moment in this film and one of my top favorites in film history!

Even as a kid, the notes without the words, made me think of something oddly hopeful; acknowledging and understanding the failings of your predecessors, putting yourself at risk and doing what you can to set things right. Mary Poppins made Mr. Banks self-aware, and that's when he realised what was truly important to him, something we should all try to emulate. All in 21 notes. It's flawless, and at age 29 I still get goosebumps.

For those who have watched Mary Poppins as a kid and were unable to take this scene seriously can now relate to Mr Banks' dilemma. When we hit low points and feel broken and lost we take that long depressing walk to recover emotionally.

The walk alone is a message, cherish what you have in your life and don't let any precious moment slip throuh your fingers, no matter how easy or successful your job is. Always keep those you love in mind first, before you lose them. Mr Banks was always so proud of his job, he became neglectful and ignorant of his family and after his pep talk with Bert, this walk and the music and the setting in this scene tells me how much he almost messed up. It's kind of a Scrooge-turns-good kind of vibe whenever i see this scene.

Three years later.. post covid.. of late . Ive been very unwell .. Reminiscing about my family .... I often come back to this

Very powerful. Love this clip. Mr Banks does the same walk that the children did showing that he was now becoming part of their world. Mary Poppins had come to save him from his narrow world. The bird lady showing charity that he lacked.

Masterpiece! David Tomlinson An incredible actor that can make you laugh and cry at same time R.I.P.

As a kid i would fast forward this part. From the moment the Chimney Sweeps leave to the moment Banks enters the office with the Boss. I never was interested in this scene as a child. But now i get goosebumps and tears.

As a child Mr Banks' character always intrigued me and I could feel his pain. I often feel I restrict myself with my own inability to express love and emotions at times, and I sometimes lose sight of what it is to be completely carefree, burdening myself with troubles and responsibilities. I know that deep in my heart is a small child just wanting to be let out, to "go fly a kite", to run in the park with my family and forget the constraints society puts on us all. I feel there is a Mr Banks in us all, but not all of us gets a Mary Poppins to show us our faults. Sometimes we have to be our own Mary Poppins.

i Like how the music and the scene with Mr. Banks and the Tuppins goes together. Disney did well with this scene!

I've always felt sentimental to this part even when I was little. This was always my favorite scene when it came to passion, majestic, and beautiful; not only with the music, but to Mr. Banks' break through in his life as a man, a husband, and especially a father.

I just saw Saving Mr. Banks. Oh, my God. I almost started to cry when Emma Thompson was crying during this scene. :')

I saw Saving Mr Banks and got emotional with Emma Thompson when she, as PL Travers cries watching this scene.

Saw this at 8 years old. It had such a huge significance to me , it stood out as an adult theme that lingered. And it stayed in my subconscious at the time. Didn't understand it but it stayed. Now I do :(

Find me a more moving scene in cinema history. A dare you. Do it. That’s right. You simply can’t because there’s nothing more touching than this.

Saving mr banks gave me a whole new understanding and perspective on this scene. So powerful

I like to think that when the kids asked, "Will that make everything all right?", that was the moment where George finally saw his kids as the kids they were and not the miniature adults he was trying to turn them into.

Another thing that I love about this as an adult; throughout the movie, the camera shots almost always portrayed Mr Banks (in his own home, that didn't involve arguing with his wife) featured him in medium to close shots. He was the centre of his world, stern but sure. When he leaves the house after receiving his childrens tuppence, he is seen by the audience in a way his family and the world never see him; small, insignificant, a member of the crowd. Using long shots, as he humbly walks the same steps his children took to the bank to reap the consequences of his childrens actions (yet ultimately defend them) he is shown to be just another regular man. The stern and personality is stripped away at such a distance and at such a scale, he would be unrecognisable, if he weren't alone. During his journey to the bank, we only see closeups of his face to show his emotion when as he notices the "Feed the Birds" lady isn't on the steps and contemplates the fate of those who are alone and forsaken by the majority of those around, through no personal influence of their own.

Another thing: This was beautifully composed. Why cant we have music like this when times are dark in a movie?

NO scene in any movie has more beauty, sweep nor lovelier, moving music than this, especially beginning 50 or so seconds in; the wondrous view walking through the park at 1:12, and the music coming up at 1:55 through the end. This is perhaps the most stirring scene of a wonderful movie for anyone and everyone. Thank you.

To the Sherman brothers and walt Disney they didn't even have to sing one of walt Disney favorite songs ever written and composed by the Sherman brothers who did a excellent job let's honor and appreciate this masterpiece of music I try not to teary eyed and emotional I'm left speechless walt Disney would sit in his office and be proud way to go very impressed !!! Joe

Truly one of the best bits of the film. You have to feel sorry for Mr Banks as he starts to realise that he was wrong to neglect his children.

Hands down my favorite scene in the movie. I don't cry very often, but when the son gives him his money, hoping it will fox things, I need a tissue.

"Here, Father, you can have the tu'pence." "Will that make everything alright?" Not even slightly, but... "Thank you." Good man.

Ya know, when I watched this many times as a kid, there were a lot of things I didn't see or understand back then. But now that I'm an adult, I've had to re-watch certain scenes (including this one) many times several years ago. I don't think Mary Poppins was there for Jane and Michael, more like she was there to secretly help Mr. Banks. She knew something was troubling him and he was never really there for the children, Mrs. Banks was the one who was really looking after the two. Long story short, at 0:20 when Mary Poppins looks down and smiles at the children for giving Mr. Banks the tuppence, that's her way of saying "I've done all I can do, now it's up to him. And my time is almost up". Very thoughtful and very emotional.

This scene is so powerfull its one of my favorite movies

The way the guards lead him after this scene as if escorting a prisoner. All symbolic. Powerful Powerful Stuff!

In my opinion, this scene is one of the reasons why Mary Poppins is the first Disney movie to be nominated for Best Picture.

The veil lifts and Mr. Banks is finally able to see past the end of his nose

When I was little I always cried during this scene, no one understood why. Reviewing this film at the age of 24 I cried anyway and finally I understood why. I have never had a close father figure as my parents separated when mom was pregnant, although I knew my dad but he never gave me the right attention, he never took me to the park to play with a kite.. and seeing the Mr. Banks changing attitude towards children by dedicating all paternal love to them and giving up his job makes me very sad. I am now an ‘adult’ and I haven't seen my father for 5 years and I would have liked so much that he loved me like a real father. Sorry if my English is bad, but I'm Italian!

Such a simple yet powerful scene. One of the greatest scenes in cinematic history.

such an amazing movie. George Banks has always been my favorite character in the movie. As mentioned in Saving Mr Banks he is arguably the protagonist. He sees the most change of any character in the story. but this sequence is so powerful

My favorite scene. Love you dad. RIP.

I'm and walt Disney are left speechless one of his favorite songs ever by julie Andrew god bless you guys thanks you guys rock way to go to the actors and actresses who passed away my thoughts are with your family you may be gone but not forgotten still going strong after all these years later appreciate the memories you should be amazed and proud way to go thanks job well done by the Sherman brothers did a excellent job writing this music !!! ❤😂😂Joe