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The Gnome-Mobile
The Gnome-Mobile

6.2

The Gnome-Mobile

G·1967·85m

Summary

An eccentric millionaire and his grandchildren are embroiled in the plights of some forest gnomes who are searching for the rest of their tribe. While helping them, the millionaire is suspected of being crazy because he's seeing gnomes! He's committed, and the niece and nephew and the gnomes have to find him and free him.

Crew

Director

Robert Stevenson

Novel

Upton Sinclair

Screenplay

Ellis Kadison

Reviews

r96sk

r96sk

July 29, 2020

7

Not one to take seriously, but <em>'The Gnome-Mobile'</em> is endearing and amusing.

Walter Brennan is most definitely the best part of it, playing a dual role. He gives a kind, nice performance as Mulrooney, whilst also appearing grumpy and frustrated as Knobby. If it wasn't for the opening credits, I probably wouldn't have realised it was the same actor for a fair while. The rest of the cast are passable, while there's another small but cheery role for Ed Wynn (Rufus).

The special effects haven't aged greatly, as I'd expect so I don't hold it against this 1967 production. The plot is quite bonkers, especially the odd finale. It, like <em>'The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin'</em>, chooses comedic journey first and storytelling second - that does hamper things but it's OK if they make it work, which they mostly do.

At just 85 minutes, it's a film worth viewing at least once.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

dancing
sibling relationship
magic