Swiss Family Robinson (1940)

A family setting out for a new life across the sea is shipwrecked on a deserted island. The family members collaborate to create a home for themselves in the jungle environment.

Director:

Edward Ludwig

Writers:

C. Graham Baker, Walter Ferris,

Stars:

Thomas Mitchell, Edna Best, Freddie Bartholomew

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Cast overview:
Thomas Mitchell	...	William Robinson
Edna Best	...	Elizabeth Robinson
Freddie Bartholomew	...	Jack Robinson
Terry Kilburn	...	Ernest Robinson
Tim Holt	...	Fritz Robinson
Bobbie Quillan	...	Francis Robinson (as Baby Bobbie Quillan)
Christian Rub	...	Thoren
John Wray	...	Ramsey
Herbert Rawlinson	...	Captain

Storyline

A family setting out for a new life across the sea is shipwrecked on a deserted island. The family members collaborate to create a home for themselves in the jungle environment.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel

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Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 February 1940 (USA)

Also Known As:

Come Robinson Crusoè

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Play's The Thing Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the 1960s Walt Disney remade "Swiss Family Robinson", The Disney Studios bought up the rights to the 1940 version produced and distributed by RKO, then Walt Disney confiscated all known prints of RKO Radio Pictures version so there wouldn't be comparisons to the Disney remake.

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Connections

Version of The Swiss Family Robinson (1975)

User Reviews

Siss Family Robinson

I also remember this movie from my childhood. I thought that all copies were destroyed. I would love to see it again. If there is a copy out there I would love to know where. This movie may be a little outdated, but for kids it would be great. If the story and the cast remained with me for 50+ years, it might also remain with the kids of today. Thomas Mitchell was a great actor, but I agree that the wife in this movie left a little to be desired. There are also a lot of animals for the little kids to enjoy. It's a basic, clean adventure where you don't have to worry what you child is watching, which is something rare in these days. I recommend highly.