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The Gnome-Mobile

  • 1967
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  • 1h 24m
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The Gnome-Mobile (1967)
In the Redwood Forests of California, a multi-millionaire lumberman and his two young grandchildren encounter two gnomes who are supposedly the last of their kind.
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In the Redwood Forests of California, a multi-millionaire lumberman and his two young grandchildren encounter two gnomes who are supposedly the last of their kind.In the Redwood Forests of California, a multi-millionaire lumberman and his two young grandchildren encounter two gnomes who are supposedly the last of their kind.In the Redwood Forests of California, a multi-millionaire lumberman and his two young grandchildren encounter two gnomes who are supposedly the last of their kind.

  • Director
    • Robert Stevenson
  • Writers
    • Ellis Kadison
    • Upton Sinclair
  • Stars
    • Walter Brennan
    • Matthew Garber
    • Karen Dotrice
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    2.3K
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    • Director
      • Robert Stevenson
    • Writers
      • Ellis Kadison
      • Upton Sinclair
    • Stars
      • Walter Brennan
      • Matthew Garber
      • Karen Dotrice
    • 31User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    The Gnome-Mobile (1967)
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    Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan
    • D.J. Mulrooney…
    Matthew Garber
    Matthew Garber
    • Rodney Winthrop
    Karen Dotrice
    Karen Dotrice
    • Elizabeth Winthrop
    Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon
    • Ralph Yarby
    Tom Lowell
    Tom Lowell
    • Jasper
    Sean McClory
    Sean McClory
    • Horatio Quaxton
    Ed Wynn
    Ed Wynn
    • Rufus
    Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan
    • Dr. Ramsey
    Charles Lane
    Charles Lane
    • Dr. Scoggins
    Norman Grabowski
    Norman Grabowski
    • Male Nurse
    Gil Lamb
    Gil Lamb
    • Gas Attendant
    Maudie Prickett
    Maudie Prickett
    • Katie Barrett
    Cami Sebring
    • Violet
    Virginia Aldridge
    • Gnome Maiden
    • (uncredited)
    Jackie Andre
    • Married Gnome
    • (uncredited)
    Parley Baer
    Parley Baer
    • The Owl
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Ernestine Barrier
    Ernestine Barrier
    • Nell
    • (uncredited)
    Hal Baylor
    Hal Baylor
    • Male Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Stevenson
    • Writers
      • Ellis Kadison
      • Upton Sinclair
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    • Trivia
      Matthew Garber's final film role. He died at 21 of hemorrhagic necrotising pancreatitis on June 13, 1977 in Hampstead, London, England.
    • Goofs
      D.J's room in the asylum is shown to have a window that is flush with the wall. However, outside shots show that the room is at roof level and the window protrudes from the roof.
    • Quotes

      Rodney Winthrop: Grandfather, where do we start this gnome hunting?

      D.J. Mulrooney: Well, I figure the most likely place would be a virgin forest. Now I happen to know of a 50,000-acre patch of timber. It's never been touched by--

      [D.J. glances at the other occupants of the car]

      D.J. Mulrooney: --by do-deans.

    • Connections
      Featured in Cinemacabre TV Trailers (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      The Gnome-Mobile Song
      Words and Music by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman

      Sung by Walter Brennan, Matthew Garber, and Karen Dotrice

    User reviews31

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    7/10
    A tall tale about very small people
    In all the 3 movies which Matthew Garber appeared, Karen Dotrice was his co-star. "The Gnome Mobile" is the third of them. The previous ones are "The Three Lives of Thomasina" and "Mary Poppins". This duo is also known as the «Mary Poppins kids». Matthew Garber and Karen Dotrice are two of my favorite kid stars, particularly Matthew.

    This fantasy film is something I recommend for anyone who likes old live-action Disney films, Disney in general and especially for fans of Matthew Garber and Karen Dotrice, no matter their age. Yet, this film seems to be more for children because it's somewhat childish.

    The film was directed by the famous Robert Stevenson, the same guy who directed movies such as the great "Old Yeller" and "Mary Poppins" and the okay films "The Love Bug", "Herbie Rides Again" and "Bedknobs and Broomsticks".

    The movie is generally likable, colorful and has soul, but it doesn't manage to be a truly great movie. The movie is quite promising in the beginning and it goes rather well until more or less the middle, perhaps a bit later than that. However, after that it isn't that great and becomes a little goofy for my taste.

    The sceneries are great, particularly the forest, which create an atmosphere that strongly resembles "The Wizard of Oz". Less good are some scenes with cars that inspired certain scenes for "The Love Bug", but at least those scenes are separate. The scenes with gnomes clearly resemble later movies such as "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". At the end, there are some nice primitive special effects.

    Walter Brennan is excellent in the role of the eccentric but disciplined D.J. Mulrooney and he is never annoying, unlike that gnome with big beird whose name I don't even know. The character D.J. Mulrooney owns a Rolls-Royce Phantom II, the gnome mobile of the title. A fine automobile indeed, but gigantic. If we consider its immense size and the time when the car was made, it's concerning the serious dangers they took with such an unsafe and huge car by doing some crazy stuff in curves and high speed.

    As for the kids (Matthew Garber and Karen Dotrice), they are perfect in their acting. Very lively, cute, charming, smart and classy. It's possible to see Matthew Garber doing incredible things here, such as driving a car and climbing a building. In fact, the scene when Matthew tries to drive the huge car but can't reach the pedals because he's too small for it is funny and Karen gives him a help. After the funny sequence when he climbs a building and helps his grandfather to escape is when the movie begins to lose its initial greatness.

    Matthew Garber portrays Rodney, while Karen Dotrice plays Elizabeth. They're brothers and their surname is Winthrop. I've gotta say, Rodney is a lovely and different name - very classy and British too. I love Matthew's lines «When I get a car, it's going to be a Maserati» and «1 horsepower??». The kid is fine, huh? I mean, a Maserati. That's thinking tall :)

    The classic comedian Ed Wynn has a small role as one of the gnomes at the end, but this time he isn't as funny as usual.

    Sad that Matthew Adam Garber is not with us anymore. Why didn't he and Karen keep in touch after this film? After all, they did 3 movies together and they were friends. Another funny line of Matthew is when he comments that nobody has a snoring like grandpa...

    As for the soundtrack, "The Gnome Mobile Song" is great, very charming, jolly and timeless. The movie wasn't a success. Maybe Matthew lost his motivation because of this and gave up on his acting career. Probably Karen felt the same and maybe that's why she was such a long time without making movies.

    In conclusion, a decent movie although not all that great. But it's worth for the lovely Matthew Garber and Karen Dotrice.
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    • Release date
      • July 19, 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Röda skogens hemlighet
    • Filming locations
      • Big Basin, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.75 : 1

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