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6.7/10   208 votes
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Director:
Irving Pichel
Writers:
László Vadnay (screenplay)
James O'Hanlon (additional dialogue) ...
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Release Date:
1 March 1950 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Family more
Tagline:
He's not just squirrelin' around! more
Plot:
A little squirrel with lots of charm accidently helps two poor, down-but-NOT-out families overcome their obstacles. full summary | add synopsis
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User Comments:
A Hidden Treasure! more
US TV Schedule:
Thur. July 1611:00 AMTCM   

Cast

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Jimmy Durante ... Mr. Amendola
Terry Moore ... Rosalinda
Tom Drake ... Peter Dingle
Frank Orth ... Mr. Dingle
Sara Haden ... Mrs. Dingle
Queenie Smith ... Mrs. Amendola
Chick Chandler ... Phil Davis
Jimmy Conlin ... Joe Mahoney
Rupert ... Himself the Squirrel
Hugh Sanders ... Mulligan
Don Beddoe ... Mr. Haggerty (as Donald T. Beddoe)
Candy Candido ... Molinero
Clancy Cooper ... Policeman
Harold Goodwin ... F.B.I. Man
Frank Cady ... Tax Investigator
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
A Christmas Wish
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Runtime:
87 min | 88 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Certification:
UK:U | Netherlands:AL (2007) (DVD) | USA:Approved (PCA #14013)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
This was reportedly shot in 1948 but not released until 1950. It was later re-released as a holiday film under the title "A Christmas Wish". more
Soundtrack:
Melody For Two Orphan Instruments more

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9 out of 10 people found the following comment useful:-
A Hidden Treasure!, 24 April 2005
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Author: Terry from New York

Until recently I had never heard of this film. After seeing some reviews on Amazon.com, I had to see it. Well, all I can say is why isn't this film known as a classic Christmas film like Miracle on 34th Street. What a delightful movie! This is perfect family fare- This is the kind of movie I only wish they would make today. Jimmy Durante is as usual the lovable looser! He is perfect for the role of Terry Moore's father. The original title of this film was 'The Great Rupert', Rupert being a magical squirrel – The use of a puppet type squirrel was very innovative in 1950, but of course is very campy by today's standards. It would be interesting to see what they could do with today's technology. All in all this is a fun family film that is a must for all to see- Now that it is available on DVD maybe more people will get the opportunity to see it. If you have not yet gone over to DVD, be aware that this film is also available on VHS. Take a chance; I think you will enjoy it!

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