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Great Rupert [VHS] (1950)

Don Beddoe (Actor), Frank Cady (Actor) | Rated: NR | Format: VHS Tape
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews) |

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Product Details

  • Actors: Don Beddoe, Frank Cady, Candy Candido, Chick Chandler, Jimmy Conlin
  • Format: Black & White, Color, NTSC
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Tapeworm Video Dist
  • VHS Release Date: November 10, 1998
  • Run Time: 98 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6305187851
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #504,790 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Although it's now more of a curiosity and a quaint reminder of a time when movies possessed a quality of innocence that has long since vanished, The Great Rupert was something of a marvel when it was released in 1950. Produced by special-effects pioneer George Pal, who had delighted audiences of the 1940s with his innovative series of Puppetoon shorts, this charming comedy employs Pal's technique of animated puppetry to bring life to the title character--a lovable trained squirrel that comes to the rescue of a down-and-out family of vaudeville performers in the depths of the Great Depression.

Jimmy Durante leads the struggling clan, barely able to pay rent in a converted garage adjoining the home of a man who's been stockpiling lucrative investment dividends in the floorboard between the two homes. From his cubbyhole in the wall, resourceful Rupert has been tossing wads of $100 bills to Durante's wife, who thinks it's cash from heaven! Ol' Jimmy cracks wise with ancient puns and one-liners, making this a treat for Durante fans looking for squeaky-clean family entertainment. And once he's saved the day for all involved, furry-tailed Rupert goes back to his own vaudeville gig with his devoted owner, played by another veteran of vaudeville, Jimmy Conlin. It's all a bit too sweet by today's tarnished standards, but The Great Rupert stands as a testament to George Pal's optimistic spirit and creative imagination, which would later bless the productions of such films as The Time Machine and The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao. --Jeff Shannon

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Item Name: Great Rupert; Studio: Gotham Distribution

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Lost Christmas Classic! June 12, 2005
Format:DVD
I don't recall ever seeing this movie but based on the reviews and the fact that I love Jimmy Durante, I bought it. Well, I was more than pleased that I purchased it for my collection. What an delightful film! I found myself laughing out loud so many times that my kids finally came in and sat down to watch it too- The actors are wonderful and as always... Jimmy steals the show!!! I consider myself somewhat of a 'movie buff' and I never heard of this film before so the same may go for many of you, but take a chance and get this wonderful film- Great for the whole family and not just at the holiday season, but all year long!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a really delightful picture directed by Irving Pichel, and staring the unflappable Jimmy Durante. Although George Pal's puppetoon technique is dated by today's standards, kids old and young alike will enjoy this picture. I was 10 years old when I first saw The Great Rupert in 1950 at the old Warwick theater in Kansas City, Missouri. It brought a tear or two of nostalgia, and the thought-why don't they make fun movies like this today? My hat's off to Arnold Leibovit for bringing us one of the best DVD transfers you'll ever see.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
They dont make family films anymore like this...
Ive heard of it, but i never had the chance to see it.
Good old Jimmy Durante.... this guy is a classic act. Use to see
him on Ed Sullivan or other shows and we always enjoyed him, his
siging his jokes...
So this movie which depicts different characters which is set
in the good old no money ..depression days delivers the package.
With a excellent cast,good storetelling and Rupert, this movie
can be watched by anybody, and its guaranteed that it will entertain you and leave you with a smile.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
They don't make movies like they used to
I remember watching these movies when the family would come over for the Hoildays,or over the weekend after dinner. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Shenandoah
Delightful older film, full of charm, with Christmas feeling that...
Looking to add another "holiday classic" to your DVD repertoire? My recommendation for this new year's 'feel good' DVD is a charming confection from 1950, available under two... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Allen Smalling
Charming, funny, sometimes touching.
I have this movie in it's digitally restored, remastered and colorized version "A Christmas Wish". The skin tones aren't exactly right, but I like it better than the black and... Read more
Published on December 27, 2009 by Classic Debut
GREAT MOVIE! Terrible transfere and sound!
DO NOT BUY THIS VERSION!

Even if you get it free, even if you only pay a penny for it... the print and audio is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO bad you will wish you never... Read more
Published on April 28, 2009 by Gomez Addams
the great rupert
I have been looking for this movie, for at least 20 years, I didn't remember the name, only that it was about a squirel. Read more
Published on January 25, 2009 by Margaret E. Rybczak
"cute" but that is all
I bought this movie because I love classics, I love Christmas, and sometimes I love Jimmy Durante. It was a good movie to see, but I don't think it is necessarily worth owning. Read more
Published on January 7, 2009 by J.
All Around Great Film
Folks, you can't miss with this movie, which has something for everyone. The great Jimmy Durante doing a few of his trademark songs. The stop-action Rupert the Squirrel. Read more
Published on December 14, 2008 by C. J. Chatfield
Charming little movie
I bought this same copy (same company, same cover) for $1.99 in 2007 at Kmart. It is classic black and white,released in 1950, and stars Jimmy Durante, Tom Drake (Meet Me in St... Read more
Published on December 2, 2008 by Classic Debut
Cute movie but audio track is horrible
This is a cute movie with comical stop motion animation effects of a squirrel, but the audio track on the 2004 Westlake Entertainment Group version (UPC 798622319029) is awful. Read more
Published on November 29, 2008 by Sir
True to life squirrel behavior in a fun movie
We have a tame (uncaged) squirrel and a bagpiper in the family so when I saw this dvd in a used bookstore I had to buy it. Read more
Published on June 14, 2008 by Laurel F. Parker
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