Snowball Express (1972)

When John Baxter inherits a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, he quits his job in New York and moves the family west to run it. Only to find that the place is a wreck. But together they ... See full summary »

Director:

Norman Tokar

Writers:

Don Tait (screenplay), Jim Parker (screenplay)

Stars:

Dean Jones, Nancy Olson, Harry Morgan

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Dean Jones	...	Johnny Baxter
Nancy Olson	...	Sue Baxter
Harry Morgan	...	Jesse McCord
Keenan Wynn	...	Martin Ridgeway
Johnny Whitaker	...	Richard Baxter
Michael McGreevey	...	Wally Perkins
George Lindsey	...	Double L. Dingman
Kathleen Cody	...	Chris Baxter
Mary Wickes	...	Miss Wigginton
David White	...	Mr. Fowler
Dick Van Patten	...	Mr. Carruthers
Alice Backes	...	Miss Ogelvie
Joanna Phillips	...	Naomi Voight
John Myhers	...	Mr. Manescue

Storyline

When John Baxter inherits a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, he quits his job in New York and moves the family west to run it. Only to find that the place is a wreck. But together they decide to try to fix it up and run it. But Martin Ridgeway, who wants the property, does everything he can to ensure it will fail.

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Plot Keywords:

rocky mountains | ski resort | new york city | family relationships | saint bernard dog | 

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Taglines:

It's Fractured Trees and Flying Skis!

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Certificate:

G

Did You Know?

Trivia

Harry Morgan, who played Jessie McCord, stayed that he was "single & 75". In reality, Harry Morgan was only 57.

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Goofs

When the Baxters first arrive at the hotel, Johnny wipes the frost off the stained glass window exposing only the hotel name. When the window is seen from the inside about a minute later, where Johnny wiped the frost is not visible as all the frost is clear of the window.

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Quotes

Jesse McCord: [after plunging through a snowbank into a mine tunnel] We dead?
Johnny Baxter: I didn't want to be the first to mention it.
Jesse McCord: Johnny, I hate to add to your troubles, but it's getting hotter.
Johnny Baxter: [Whispered] It sure is.
Jesse McCord: Must be that go-round I had with the widow Corzine. But heck, that was 20 years ago, and she started it.

User Reviews

Good clean old school Disney

I'm sure I loved this as a kid, but it felt all new to me now. Nothing wrong with this movie at all, I'd recommend it to any family. Silly, low budget fun. Just not my cup of tea these days.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 June 1973 (USA)

Also Known As:

Chateau Bon Vivant

Filming Locations:

Crested Butte, Colorado, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1