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The Great Rupert

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Louie Amendola (Jimmy Durante), once a vaudeville performer with his wife and daughter, hasn't been getting any work, and, as Christmas approaches, his family is homeless. They find a room at Frank Dingle's (Frank Orth) house, but don't know how they'll pay the rent. Then the money Frank's been hiding in the ceiling above their apartment lands in the Amendolas' hands when a crafty squirrel heaves it out of its hiding space, causing more complications within the household.
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Gregory L Sure the plot is a bit implausible, but that's why "suspension of disbelief" is a thing. This movie is sweet, funny and charming. It's got a great premise, but the special effects kind of detract from it, but so what. If you are looking to add to your Christmas movie list, this is a must for your collection. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/17/24 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 26 minutes of holiday loving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Anything with Jimmy Durante is good, but some of the scenes with the squirrel were corny, thus four stars. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member A fun family film among the thousands buried by time. The stop-action animation is a treat to see in today's high tech world. With Jimmy Durante, too! Enjoy! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member good xmas vehicle for durante Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member I found this obscure christmas movie ten years ago. One of my sure fire favorite black and white movies. I watch it every christmas. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Irving Pichel

Director

Jimmy Durante

Mr. Louie Amendo

Terry Moore

Rosalinda Amendola

Tom Drake

Peter `'Pete'` Dingle

Queenie Smith

Mrs. Amendola

Frank Orth

Mr. Frank Dingle
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Synopsis Louie Amendola (Jimmy Durante), once a vaudeville performer with his wife and daughter, hasn't been getting any work, and, as Christmas approaches, his family is homeless. They find a room at Frank Dingle's (Frank Orth) house, but don't know how they'll pay the rent. Then the money Frank's been hiding in the ceiling above their apartment lands in the Amendolas' hands when a crafty squirrel heaves it out of its hiding space, causing more complications within the household.
Director
Irving Pichel
Producer
George Pal
Production Co
George Pal Productions
Genre
Holiday, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 1, 1950, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2011
Runtime
1h 26m
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