From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1973)

Precocious Claudia and her brother run away from home and hide in the Metropolitan Museum in New York.

Director:

Fielder Cook

Writers:

Blanche Hanalis, E.L. Konigsburg (novel)

Stars:

Ingrid Bergman, Sally Prager, Johnny Doran

Cast

Credited cast:
Ingrid Bergman	...	Mrs. Frankweiler
Sally Prager	...	Claudia Kincaid
Johnny Doran	...	Jamie Kincaid
George Rose	...	Saxonburg
Georgann Johnson	...	Mrs. Kincaid
Richard Mulligan	...	Mr. Kincaid
Madeline Kahn	...	Schoolteacher
Bruce Conover	...	Kevin Kincaid
Mike Hammett	...	Brucie
Donald Symington	...	Museum Director
Linda Selman	...	Museum Secretary
Peter Turgeon	...	Counterman
Robert Packer	...	2nd Guard
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
John Coe	...	Museum Janitor
Josip Elic	...	Workman

Storyline

Precocious Claudia and her brother run away from home and hide in the Metropolitan Museum in New York.

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Plot Keywords:

museum | new york | trip | hide out | artist | 

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Genres:

Family | Drama | Comedy

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 1973 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ascunzisurile

Filming Locations:

Madison, New Jersey, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinema 5, Westfall Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Claudia: I wanted to be different. I wanted to be different.
Mrs. Frankweiler: And did running away from home made you different?
Claudia: No.

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Connections

Referenced in The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

User Reviews

Precocious Claudia is delightful

I found Sally Prager's portrayal of Claudia delightful. The character is intelligent, curious, full of wonder, and caring toward her younger brother. Her independence and courage are admirable. I sympathized completely with "Mrs. Frankweiler's" attraction to this spunky young girl. Ingrid Bergman's appearance toward the end of this movie elevates the film to a new level; as ever, her acting is superb.