| The Great Rupert | |
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| Directed by | Irving Pichel |
| Written by | Ted Allen (story) László Vadnay |
| Produced by | George Pal |
| Starring | Jimmy Durante Terry Moore Tom Drake |
| Cinematography | Lionel Lindon |
| Edited by | Duke Goldstone |
| Music by | Leith Stevens |
Production company | George Pal Productions Legend Films |
| Distributed by | Eagle-Lion Films, Twentieth Century Fox |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Great Rupert is a 1950 comedy family film starring Jimmy Durante, Tom Drake and Terry Moore, produced by George Pal and directed by Irving Pichel. It is based on a story written by Ted Allan that has also been published as a children's book under the title Willie the Squowse.[1]
The story revolves around a little animated squirrel who, with much charm, accidentally helps two economically distressed families overcome their obstacles.
- ^ "Ted, Chapter Eight: Oh Canada, Norman Allan