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Rhubarb

  • 1951
  • Passed
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
761
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Ray Milland, Jan Sterling, and Orangey in Rhubarb (1951)
ComedyFamilySport

Rich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the tea... Read allRich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the team protests, publicist Eric Yeager convinces them that Rhubarb is good luck. But Eric's fia... Read allRich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the team protests, publicist Eric Yeager convinces them that Rhubarb is good luck. But Eric's fiancée Polly seems to be allergic to cats, and the team's success may mean new hazards for R... Read all

  • Director
    • Arthur Lubin
  • Writers
    • Dorothy Davenport
    • Francis M. Cockrell
    • H. Allen Smith
  • Stars
    • Ray Milland
    • Jan Sterling
    • Gene Lockhart
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    761
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Arthur Lubin
    • Writers
      • Dorothy Davenport
      • Francis M. Cockrell
      • H. Allen Smith
    • Stars
      • Ray Milland
      • Jan Sterling
      • Gene Lockhart
    • 21User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Orangey in Rhubarb (1951)
    Ray Milland and Jan Sterling in Rhubarb (1951)
    Rhubarb (1951)
    Ray Milland and Jan Sterling in Rhubarb (1951)
    Ray Milland, Jan Sterling, Mack Gray, and James Griffith in Rhubarb (1951)

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    Ray Milland
    Ray Milland
    • Eric Yeager
    Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling
    • Polly Sickles
    Gene Lockhart
    Gene Lockhart
    • Thaddeus J. Banner
    William Frawley
    William Frawley
    • Len Sickles
    Elsie Holmes
    • Myra Banner
    Taylor Holmes
    Taylor Holmes
    • P. Duncan Munk
    Willard Waterman
    Willard Waterman
    • Orlando Dill
    Henry Slate
    • Dud Logan
    James Griffith
    James Griffith
    • Ogelthorpe 'Oggie' Meadows
    • (as James W. Griffith)
    Jim Hayward
    • Doom
    Donald MacBride
    Donald MacBride
    • Pheeny
    Hal K. Dawson
    • Mr. Fisher
    Orangey
    Orangey
    • Rhubarb
    • (as Rhubarb)
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Dill's Lawyer #1
    • (uncredited)
    Sedal Bennett
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Biby
    Edward Biby
    • Weather Forecaster
    • (uncredited)
    Billie Bird
    Billie Bird
    • Mona Lizzie
    • (uncredited)
    Larry J. Blake
    Larry J. Blake
    • Police Radio Voice
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Arthur Lubin
    • Writers
      • Dorothy Davenport
      • Francis M. Cockrell
      • H. Allen Smith
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      At the theatrical opening of this film, kids were handed (for free) an "autographed" picture of Rhubarb. The signature on the photo was a paw print.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the opening sequence, when Rhubarb is pursuing the fleeing dog past a shop, the film is clearly reversed - the word "Furniture" over the shop front is mirrored, as is the wording on the mailbox.
    • Quotes

      Ball Player: A Rhubarb. It's a donnybrook... a dust-up...

      Eric Yeager: [takes phone] Lady, you know what happens at a sale, when two women get hold of the same dress? THAT's a Rhubarb!

      [slams phone down]

    • Crazy credits
      The opening cast list ends: "and introducing the newest addition to Hollywood's great galaxy of stars -- that dynamic, exciting, scintillating personality RHUBARB (by special arrangement with the S.P.C.A.) ...A.H.A. Y.M.C.A. U.C.L.A. B.P.O.E. R.F.C.)"
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Comedy of Terrors (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      FRIENDLY FINANCE COMPANY
      Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans

      Sung by chorus in parody TV commercial

    User reviews21

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    10/10
    Great nostalgic film!
    Todays young audiences probably won't find much to keep their attention, but none-the-less, it's a gem by any standards. A simple, yet charming tail (and everyone else here has pretty much summed up the plot) that I enjoyed through the early and mid 80's on television. I haven't seen it in probably well over 10... probably 15 years, but I've never forgotten it, and I would love to see again. It's story is so basic and timeless, that I'm surprised Hollywood hasn't jumped on the re-make bandwagon with this one. But probably just as well. The performances were priceless, and I'd hate to see anything in the story altered or changed in any way. If you've never seen it, take the time to do so. It'll be worth it!
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    • kaijuman
    • Jun 18, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 1952 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Aj, som katten
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Perlberg-Seaton Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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