The Great Rupert

1950
Approved
1h 27m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

Comedy Family

A little squirrel with lots of charm accidentally helps two poor, down-but-NOT-out families overcome their obstacles.A little squirrel with lots of charm accidentally helps two poor, down-but-NOT-out families overcome their obstacles.A little squirrel with lots of charm accidentally helps two poor, down-but-NOT-out families overcome their obstacles.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
The stop-motion animation used in creating the illusion of a dancing squirrel (Rupert) was so realistic that producer George Pal received many inquiries as to where he got a squirrel that was trained to dance.

Goofs
As Rosalinda and Pete are walking along the city sidewalk, the reflection of the camera is visible in the shop windows.

Quotes
Mr. Louie Amendola: [fleeing fire] The polar bear rug with the radio inside! I'll miss the Jimmy Durante show!

Alternate versions
Arnold Leibovit Entertainment released a restored HD version of The Great Rupert classic in 2021 with its original main titles intact exactly as George Pal intended. This is a restored upgrade to the DVD version Leibovit first released in 1999. Can be streamed on various online platforms including Tubi, Plex, Apple TV and others

Connections
Featured in The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1986)

Soundtracks
Melody For Two Orphan Instruments
(uncredited)
Written by Fred Spielman, Buddy Kaye and Eden Ahbez
Instrumental

User reviews47

Review

Featured review

6/10

Cute Family Movie

This George Pal classic is a nice story for the family. It's a definite morality play, but with a fun comical twist. Rupert (the "animated" squirrel) ends up being a catalyst to set the fun in motion for everyone involved, though nobody really knows.

Jimmie Durante is ok in this film. This is not his best. Don't expect a lot, but do expect some fun. I hope families could try to get together and enjoy this forgotten holiday classic (as it should of been remembered).