The Great Rupert (A Christmas Wish) (1950) Feature Length Theatrical Animated Film

Sci-fi pioneer George Pal's first feature film. Starring Jimmy Durante in one of his most memorable screen performances, this is the heart-warming tale of a... (more)

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Alternate Title: "A Christmas Wish."

Live action with stop-motion animated dancing squirrel. Reportedly, George Pal's stop-motion animation technique was so realistic that he received many inquiries about where he found a trained... (more)

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The Great Rupert (A Christmas Wish) (1950) Feature Length Theatrical Animated Film

The Great Rupert: Sci-fi pioneer George Pal's first feature film.

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The Great Rupert

Alternate Title: A Christmas Wish

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The Great Rupert Alternate Title: A Christmas Wish
	Feature Length Animated Film George Pal Productions Distributed by: Eagle-Lion Films Cartoon Characters: Rupert the Squirrel. Characters (Live Action): Mr. Louie Amendola, Rosalinda Amendola, Peter "Pete" Dingle, Mr. Frank Dingle, Mrs. Katie Dingle, Mrs. Amendola, Phil Davis, Joe Mahoney, Mulligan, Mr. Haggerty, Molineri, Police Lt. Saunders, Callahan, Mr. Taney, Eddie the Bartender, Passerby in Park, Dave the Mailman, Mr. Petrushka the Baker, Fireman, Puzzled Pedestrian, Fire Chief. Voice Actors: Rupert. Vocal Talent: Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, Tom Drake. Directed By Irving Pichel, Harold Godsoe. Produced By George Pal. Animated By George Pal, Fred Madison, John S. Abbott. Written By Laslo Vadnay, Ted Allen, James O'Hanlon, Harry Crane. Originally Released on January 08, 1950. Originally Released Theatrically. Running Time: 87 minutes. Black & White U.S.A. Cast Your Vote Here! BCDB Rating: "The Great Rupert" has not yet received enough votes to be rated. Social: Tweet Pin Post your Comments or Review
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