Alamogordo, NM Author Publishes Filmography

By: PR Leap

October 02, 2025 at 03:00 AM EDT

(PRLeap.com) "Hayley Mills: Disney Legend", a new book by Ryal McMurry, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

"Hayley Mills: Disney Legend" is a heartfelt and engaging tribute to the remarkable career of award-winning actress Hayley Mills. Rather than serving as a traditional biography, this book highlights Mills' extensive body of work, beginning with her powerful debut in Tiger Bay, her iconic roles in Disney classics like Pollyanna and The Parent Trap, and continuing through her diverse projects in film and television.

Spanning a career of more than 65 years, Hayley Mills remains both beloved and relevant. As the final recipient of the juvenile Academy Award, her early promise flourished into an enduring legacy. While many of her films are considered timeless, the book also explores some of the lesser-known gems in her filmography. Mills' television work is also featured, including her role as Miss Bliss in Good Morning, Miss Bliss-the precursor to Saved by the Bell-and as Caroline in the fan-favorite ITV series Wild at Heart.

Readers are invited to take a joyful journey through Mills' celebrated career, rediscovering old favorites and uncovering new treasures.

About the Author
Ryal McMurry, a lifelong fan of Hayley Mills, is an educator with a background in both entertainment and early childhood education. A former Disneyland cast member and actor in film and television, Ryal has spent the past eighteen years teaching and leading in elementary education. He has taught preschool through second grade, worked as a reading instructional specialist, and served as principal at two elementary schools.

Passionate about literacy, Ryal is also a proud member of the Otero County, New Mexico, affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. In the last 13 years, the local chapter has distributed more than 230,000 books to children over the past thirteen years.

Ryal lives in New Mexico with his wife, Alicia, and their four children: Kayla, Reyna, Alayna, and Lorenzo.

"Hayley Mills: Disney Legend" is a 448-page paperback with a retail price of $27.00 (eBook $22.00). The ISBN is 979-8-89499-006-4. Published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy or author interview, please visit https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/pages/media-requests or to buy the book, visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/products/hayley-mills-disney-legend

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Dorrance Publishing

http://www.dorrancepublishing.com

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