The Gnome-Mobile (1967)
- Starring:
- Walter Brennan, Tom Lowell, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Stevenson, Arthur J. Vitarelli, (more)
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Gnome-Mobile
The Gnome-Mobile was Walt Disney's first all-out fantasy since Mary Poppins. Walter Brennan stars in a dual role, as kindly lumber tycoon D. J. Mulrooney and the irascible (and much tinier) 943-year-old gnome Knobby. Mulrooney likes Knobby and his fellow gnomes, but the feeling isn't reciprocal, since Knobby considers Mulrooney a threat to his beloved forest. Meanwhile, the tycoon's vice-president Ralph Yarby (Richard Deacon), hearing his boss' claims that he's been consorting with gnomes, decides that the old guy is insane and has him committed. Rescued by his grandchildren Rodney (Matthew Garber) and Elizabeth (Karen Dotrice), D.J. seeks out Knobby and Knobby's own grandson Jasper (Tom Lowell), who are hiding somewhere in the woods with gnome-king Rufus (Ed Wynn, in his final film role). There follows an amusing rite of passage wherein Jasper becomes engaged to gnomette Shy Violet (Cami Sebring), leading to a happy ending for all concerned. The film's title refers to D. J. Mulroney's precious 1930 Rolls Royce, which is "adopted" by the gnome population. Gnome-Mobile is a virtual inventory of Disney's most beloved trademarks, ranging from excellent miniature and special-effects work (including the producer's newest innovation, audio-animatronics) to a zany slapstick car chase. Walt Disney did receive a producer credit on this film, which was actually made in 1966 - the year of his death - and released nationally in 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 89 mins
Complete Cast of The Gnome-Mobile
- Walter Brennan - D.J. Mulrooney/Knobby
- Matthew Garber - Rodney Winthrop
- Ed Wynn - Rufus
- Sean McClory - Horatio Quaxton
- Charles Lane - Dr. Scroggins
- Gil Lamb - Gas Station Attendant
- Ellen Corby - Etta Pettibone
- Hal Baylor - Male Nurse No. 2
- Charles Smith - Airport Attendant
- Susan Flannery - Airline Stewardess
- Dee Carroll - Second Secretary
- Robert S. Carson - Twin Oaks Attendant
- Mickey Martin - Bellboy
- Dale Van Sickel - Uniformed Guard
- Jimmy Murphy - Raccoon
- Carla Borelli
- Judy Van Wormer
- Marianna Case
- Carol Merrill
- Susan Henning
- Tom Lowell - Jasper
- Karen Dotrice - Elizabeth Winthrop
- Richard Deacon - Ralph Yarby
- Jerome Cowan - Dr. Conrad Ramsey
- Norman Grabowski - Male Nurse No. I
- Maudie Prickett - Katie Barrett
- Frank Cady - Charlie Pettibone
- Karl Held - Paul
- Byron Foulger - Hotel Clerk
- Ernestine Barrier - Nell
- William Fawcett - Chauffeur
- John Cliff - Night Watchman
- Alvy Moore - Gas Station Mechanic
- Parley Baer - Owl
- Jesslyn Fax - Voice of Bluejays
- Cami Serbing - Violet
- Jack Davis - Manson
- Virginia Aldridge - Gnome Maidens
- Amedee Chabot
- Director(s):
- Arthur J. Vitarelli, Robert Stevenson
- Writer(s):
- Ellis Kadison
- Producer(s):
- Walt Disney, James Algar
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Scary Moments, Excellent For Children)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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