Alana Fu I cannot believe I saw this movie on the list of Hayley Mills' best films! It's so awful! Yes there is adventure, there is romance, there is mystery, and none of them is well done. The adventure is so clumsy, and the excitement of it is often interrupted by the annoying romantic moments. For the first hour nobody knows what the heck is going on, and the big mystery seems more like child play. Feels like the plot was written by a ten year old. This movie is also so unnecessarily long, two thirds of the scenes can be edited out and it wouldn't affect the plot at all!Also... why would a(any) girl have trouble coming up with an excuse for blood stains on a cloth???

windypoplar The "moon-spinners" from '64, is latter-day Disney fare, so there's a surprising amount of bite to the story, for a Hayley Mills film. Hayley, who never looked more lovely, plays young Nikki Ferris, on vacation with her Aunt on Crete. The locations are absolutely gorgeous! Hayley is soon mixed up with compatriot Mark Camford and they become embroiled in jewel theft and attempted murder.The film does drag a bit at times, but you can always look at Mayley, a windmill stunt is fun and Eli Wallach has a juicy part as the villainous Stratos. Unfortunately the great Irene Papas is wasted as his sister, who clearly doesn't approve. Some characters introduced very late in the story don't quite make sense, still its an exciting mystery and one does want to see how it turns out.The "Moon-Spinners" is a good family film. It does contain some violence and a bit of bloodshed, so I guess this would be "PG", but its really just fine for ten and up. Recommended for fans of Disney live-action and Hayley Mills.

kidboots I quite liked this film. Being a "Hayley lover' I have seen it a few times.It was the kind of film that made her transition from child to young adult on the screen so smooth.It was partly filmed in Crete so there was some beautiful scenery. The opening credits were filmed against the most beautiful sunset.Hayley plays Nikki Ferris, who along with her aunt (Joan Greenwood) happen to arrive on one of the islands during a wedding. There is also mystery afoot. No-one (except the young boy) seem pleased to see them - they claim never to have received the telegram that Hayley sent.The plot concerns stolen jewels and Peter McEnerys' efforts to clear himself and expose the real thieves.It is and old fashioned adventure and there are some thrilling parts. - the scary cave of wild cats and when Hayley has to somehow climb down a windmill to escape the evil Eli Wallach. Pola Negri (in a rare appearance) looked stunning as the Countess.

blwilson-2 I loved this movie. I first saw it when I was seven years old, so I developed my first crush on Haley Mills. I remember staring at a full moon and being transported to the Greek isles and holding hands with her and going on all sorts of adventures......sigh. and then there is The Truth About Spring and Search for the Castaways....a little boys heart was just a fluttering. Back to the Moon...I so wanted to be on that island to help her and her friend. I was all in knots during the wind mill adventure...wow for a seven year old that was very intense, especially for a country boy. I remember yelling at the movie screen when things got too intense, and I was very relieved when everything turned out OK. Yes the movie was very good and still would be good with another leading lady, but I am glad that Mr Disney found Haley Mills!