No lonely goatherds in sight! The von Trapp child actors (and a few puppet pals) enjoy a break between takes of the treasured yodeling scene.

The “Do-Re-Mi” picnic scene was filmed in the picturesque town of Werfen, just 45 minutes from Salzburg. Frequent rain interruptions stretched the shoot over three days, causing delays in the film’s international production schedule.

Christopher Plummer studies Dorothy Jeakins’ costume design sketches for Captain von Trapp – proving that great style starts with great design.

The von Trapp child actors break for lunch while filming the "Do-Re-Mi" sequence – including Kym Karath, who raised her Coca-Cola for a celebratory cheer!

The nuns of The Sound of Music strike a pose – except Portia Nelson (Sister Berthe), who stayed fully in character with a perfectly solemn expression. Talk about commitment!

After the boat scene, the actors had to be hosed down between shots to stay soaking wet. In this heartwarming behind-the-scenes moment, Kym Karath wraps herself up tight in a towel, trying to stay cozy despite the chilly weather. What a trooper!

The professional puppeteers rehearse for "The Lonely Goatherd" as the von Trapp child actors watch in awe. It's a magical moment in the making, bringing the beloved puppet show to life!

Before Maria makes her grand entrance, the cameramen and production crew work their magic to capture the perfect shot. And let's just say – they absolutely nailed it!

Here’s a rare look at Charmian Carr during one of her screen tests for Liesl. The team experimented with a variety of wigs and looks before landing on the perfect style to bring the character to life. Talk about a creative process!

The von Trapp child actors take a well-deserved break between scenes, enjoying burgers with milk on set. A classic ‘60s meal!

The children wave with joy during this “Do-Re-Mi” moment – filmed on a horse-drawn carriage through Salzburg’s Nonntaler Hauptstraße. Here’s a fun fact about this scene: the original actor cast as the driver never showed up, so the film’s assistant director, Ridgeway Callow, stepped in to save the day!

Behind the scenes magic! Richard Haydn (Max) and Charmian Carr (Liesl) pose with a clapperboard in between takes on July 24, 1964.

The infamous dinner table scene with Debbie Turner, Nicholas Hammond (Friedrich) and Heather Menzies (Louisa). Who do we think planted that prickly pinecone?

Kym Karath shading away from a ray (a drop of golden sun!) while filming this “Do-Re-Mi" scene.

One of the rare photos of the talented Daniel Truhitte (Rolf). Don’t let his character fool you, he was way more charming in real life! In fact, he married his co-star and Charmian Carr's understudy, Gabrielle Hennig, whom he dated while filming and married 2 years later!

During one of many rainy days while filming "Do-Re-Mi," the von Trapp actors shot a scene in Salzburg that ultimately didn't make the final cut of the film. The scene centered mainly on Liesl and Rolf’s storyline.

“Happy are they – lay dee o ladee lee o, o lay dee o day dee lay dee o!” Director Robert Wise, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker and Richard Haydn pose with “The Lonely Goatherd” puppets on set.

Debbie Turner beams backstage as stylist Margaret Donovan works her magic, creating the classic braid buns that became a signature look in The Sound of Music!

A shot of the whole von Trapp family getting ready for the beloved “My Favorite Things” bedroom scene! You can spot the Captain in his costume – though it would soon get a little more polished with the addition of a tie.

No urchins in curtain clothes here! The von Trapp child actors look polished and poised in front of the 20th Century Fox bus during their promotional tour.

During a filming break, Nicholas Hammond and Duane Chase (Kurt) roamed around the 20th Century Fox studio lot in their costumes – on skateboards! The boards were a thoughtful gift from Alan Callow, the son of Assistant Director Ridgeway Callow.

Julie Andrews smiles in her silky blue dress from “Something Good.” Fun fact: The gazebo and exterior of the von Trapp villa were recreated on the 20th Century Fox studio lot for scenes taking place at night.

Julie Andrews takes a well-deserved break from "climbing ev’ry mountain" in the final scene of the film! While the characters were supposedly on their way to Switzerland, they were actually heading straight toward Germany while filming – which would not have lined up the tense storyline!

During “The Lonely Goatherd” sequence, the cast held the puppets for many of the shots, but the magic truly came to life in the close-ups – thanks to the master puppeteers Bil and Cora Baird, a talented husband-and-wife duo who expertly orchestrated the puppets' every move.

Kym Karath and Debbie Turner share a joyful moment with a crew member as they watch playbacks of a scene they just filmed. All smiles as they relive the magic on screen!

Another angle of the film’s famous "So Long, Farewell" number! We get a peek at the partygoers enjoying the children's performance, and guess what? We did the counting for you – there were about 70 guests at this fabulous von Trapp soirée!

The von Trapp child actors and Julie Andrews practice their bike riding for the "Do-Re-Mi" sequence with Choreographer Marc Breaux. Notice how dark Nicholas Hammond's hair was before filming began – quite the transformation!

From the costume vault! This bold blue Baroness ensemble was stunningly captured during a costume test – but didn’t make it into the final cut of the film.

On June 4, 1964, the cast filmed the final scene of the movie – their escape over the Austrian mountains. This was filmed in Ahornbüchsenkopf, Bavaria, on the same day the famous opening scene of the film was shot. Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer are featured here with Director Robert Wise between takes.

Debbie Turner had loose teeth and lost them during the filming process. To keep the film’s visuals consistent, she was given false teeth whenever one fell out. Here’s a before and after shot!

Christopher Plummer. Need we say more?

Duane Chase takes his turn behind the camera in this behind-the-scenes shot with a few other von Trapp child actors.

Charmian Carr gets a quick touch-up between takes for "Edelweiss." From hairstylists to costume pros and everyone in between, it took a village to bring this iconic scene to life!

Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer rehearse together on set. Plummer, seen here with a guitar, is practicing his heartfelt performance of "Edelweiss."

POV: You’re at the von Trapp villa, and Maria and the Captain embrace and start to dance. The Laendler scene just hits differently from this angle, don’t you think?

Class is officially in session! The von Trapp kids take a break from filming to learn about Salzburg.

Yes, that helicopter! Fun fact: While filming The Sound of Music’s iconic opening scene, the powerful downdraft from the helicopter sent Julie Andrews tumbling to the ground – multiple times! Her now-iconic spin was added to help her stay balanced. 

Did you know that Kym Karath didn’t know how to swim when the famous boat scene was filmed? When Julie accidentally fell the wrong way, poor Kym took a tumble. Thankfully, a quick-thinking crew member jumped in to save the day!

Nicholas Hammond listens to the film cans at sound recordist Bernard Freericks’ sound truck. In The Sound of Music Scrapbook, Nicholas fondly shared countless stories about his work on Fox films.

Charmian Carr poses for a promotional photo as Liesl. While she portrayed a character who was young and “naive,” she was actually 21 while filming!

Angela Cartwright sits on the set of “The Lonely Goatherd,” moments before the cameras rolled. Did you know that this iconic, puppet-filled scene took five whole days to film – from July 30 to August 3 – on Stage 15 at Fox Studios?

Check out this behind-the-scenes magic: Charmian Carr gets misted to stay “rain-soaked” after the “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” scene.

Nicholas Hammond, Angela Cartwright, Anna Lee (Sister Margaretta), Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer take a break on the set of The Sound of Music – with Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Fortress visible behind them!

A legendary meeting in Salzburg! The real Maria von Trapp visits the set, sitting alongside Julie Andrews – who brought her story to life on screen – and the film’s visionary director, Robert Wise.

Say cheese! The von Trapp kids pause for a photo at Mirabell Gardens during their lunch break, as the adults behind the cameras capture this sweet behind-the-scenes moment.

While Maria may not have thought so – we still think she would have made a very good nun!

On set for a pivotal scene between Maria and Mother Abbess (Peggy Wood). Look up, and you’ll spot the lights and equipment that helped bring the film to life!

“The Lonely Goatherd” puppet show – from a different point of view! It may not be as high as the Alps, but the yodeling really set the scene.

Robert Wise and Julie Andrews look around Basilika St. Michael – the beautiful church where the wedding was filmed. You can find it near Salzburg in the neighboring town of Mondsee, Austria.

Meet Bil and Cora Baird – the dynamic puppeteers who brought puppet theatre back to life in the U.S. during the 20th century! These famous puppets are now on display at the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum in Iowa.

She’s ready for her close up! Eleanor Parker stuns on set as crew members fine tune the lighting for the perfect shot.

After nearly three months of waiting for sunny skies, Duane Chase and Heather Menzies finally caught some rays while filming the "Do-Re-Mi" scene in the hills above Salzburg.

The von Trapp family finds their footing during “The Lonely Goatherd” rehearsals. While these matching yellow outfits didn’t make it into the film, they sure added a pop of color behind the scenes!