Is author Mary Stewart still alive?

Deceased (1916–2014)
Mary Stewart/Living or Deceased

Who wrote the moonspinners?

Mary Stewart
The Moon-Spinners/Authors

This is the opening of Mary Stewart’s The Moon-spinners, an adventure suspense story from 1962. It is an enticing opening for those who want to immerse themselves in a fantasy world; one full of mystery and romance.

Where was the moonspinners filmed?

Crete
The film features gorgeous on-location photography in Crete by Paul Beeson, and a memorable musical score by Ron Grainer. “The Moon-Spinners Song” was written by Terry Gilkyson.

How old was Hayley Mills in Moon-Spinners?

seventeen-years-old
By the time she made this movie, Hayley Mills was seventeen-years-old, with a young woman’s figure.

Is Hayley Mills still married?

Hayley got into a relationship with English film and stage actor, director and writer Leigh Lawson in 1975 and they had a second son, Jason Lawson. The couple split in 1984. Hayley’s current partner is Indian-born actor and writer Firdous Bamji who have been together since 1997.

What is a moon spinner?

Moon Spinner is a stunning lunar-themed brainteaser that is a wonder to behold. Six multi-colored circles are ingeniously connected to form crescent moon-shaped patterns. Moon Spinner is truly revolutionary in how the circles interact with each other.

Why should you read Mary Stewart’s Moon Spinners?

Mary Stewart also weaves in an otherworldly story about the moon-spinners that seemed to fit in quite nicely with both the plot and the mythology and lore of the area. She ratchets up the suspense as you near the end and you can’t help but want to start all over again!

Is the Moon Spinners a true story?

The Moon-Spinners is a 1964 American mystery film starring Hayley Mills, Eli Wallach and Peter McEnery in a story about a jewel thief hiding on the island of Crete. Produced by Walt Disney Productions, the film was based upon a 1962 suspense novel by Mary Stewart and was directed by James Neilson.

What is your review of the Moon-Spinners?

I’m not normally a reader who enjoys a lot of description in books, but in The Moon-Spinners it’s so gorgeous and transporting I relish every word and image. While the story is set firmly and very compellingly in the all-too-real world, Stewart’s writing is laced with ancient myths and literary allusions.

What is the movie the Moon-Spinners about?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Moon-Spinners is a 1964 American mystery film starring Hayley Mills, Eli Wallach and Peter McEnery in a story about a jewel thief hiding on the island of Crete. Produced by Walt Disney Productions, the film was based upon a 1962 suspense novel by Mary Stewart and was directed by James Neilson.