The Gnome-Mobile (1967)

G07/19/1967Fantasy, Comedy, Family1h 25m
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A Tall Tale About Little People!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Walter Brennan

    D.J. Mulrooney / Knobby

  2. Cast 1

    Matthew Garber

    Rodney

  3. Cast 1

    Karen Dotrice

    Elizabeth

  4. Cast 1

    Richard Deacon

    Ralph Yarby

  5. Cast 1

    Sean McClory

    Horatio Quaxton

  6. Cast 1

    Ed Wynn

    Rufus

  7. Cast 1

    Jerome Cowan

    Dr. Ramsey

  8. Cast 1

    Charles Lane

    Dr. Scoggins

  9. Cast 1

    Gil Lamb

    Gas Attendant

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 q...

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Original LanguageEnglish 

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