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Overview
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Writers:
László Vadnay (screenplay)
James O'Hanlon (additional dialogue) ...
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Release Date:
1 March 1950 (USA) 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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A Hidden Treasure! more (20 total)
Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Jimmy Durante | ... | Mr. Louie Amendola |
 | Terry Moore | ... | Rosalinda Amendola |
| Tom Drake | ... | Peter 'Pete' Dingle |
| Frank Orth | ... | Mr. Frank Dingle |
| Sara Haden | ... | Mrs.Katie 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 | ... | Molineri - Florist |
| Clancy Cooper | ... | Police Lt. Saunders |
| Harold Goodwin | ... | Callahan - F.B.I. Man |
| Frank Cady | ... | Mr. Taney - Tax Investigator |
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Also Known As:
A Christmas Wish
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Runtime:
87 min | 88 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)
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UK:U | Netherlands:AL (2007) (DVD) | USA:Approved (PCA #14013)
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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
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(Isn't it a shame that) Christmas comes but once a year more
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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!