The Gnome-Mobile

"A Tall Tale About Little People!"

1967 1h 25m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 74

FantasyComedyFamily

Synopsis

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An eccentric millionaire and his grandchildren are embroiled in the plights of some forest gnomes who are searching for the rest of their tribe. While helping them, the millionaire is suspected of being crazy because he's seeing gnomes! He's committed, and the niece and nephew and the gnomes have to find him and free him.

“A Tall Tale About Little People!”

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Cast

Walter Brennan
D.J. Mulrooney / Knobby
Matthew Garber
Rodney
Karen Dotrice
Elizabeth
Richard Deacon
Ralph Yarby
Sean McClory
Horatio Quaxton
Ed Wynn
Rufus
Jerome Cowan
Dr. Ramsey
Charles Lane
Dr. Scoggins

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Stevenson
Writers: Ellis Kadison
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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59 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Stevenson, shot by Edward Colman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Buddy Baker. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Norman R. Palmer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Walter Brennan and Matthew Garber and Karen Dotrice carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A Tall Tale About Little People!".

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8 / 8

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IMDB entry: tt0061715 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Robert Stevenson directs. Edward Colman behind the camera. Buddy Baker scores. Norman R. Palmer cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
259 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Robert Stevenson, shot by Edward Colman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Buddy Baker. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Norman R. Palmer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Walter Brennan and Matthew Garber and Karen Dotrice carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A Tall Tale About Little People!".
8IMDB entry: tt0061715 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 74 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Edward Colman
Original score: Buddy Baker
Editing: Norman R. Palmer
Costume design: Bill Thomas
Makeup / hair: La Rue Matheron
Runtime: 85 min · 1h 25m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: The Gnome-Mobile (1967)

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r96sk2020-07-29
★ 7/10
Not one to take seriously, but <em>'The Gnome-Mobile'</em> is endearing and amusing. Walter Brennan is most definitely the best part of it, playing a dual role. He gives a kind, nice performance as Mulrooney, whilst also appearing grumpy and frustrated as Knobby. If it wasn't for the opening credits, I probably wouldn't have realised it was the same actor for a fair while. The rest of the cast are passable, while there's another small but cheery role for Ed Wynn (Rufus). The special effects haven't aged greatly, as I'd expect so I don't hold it against this 1967 production. The plot is quite bonkers, especially the odd finale. It, like <em>'The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin'</em>, chooses comedic journey first and storytelling second - that does hamper things but it's OK if they make it work, which they mostly do. At just 85 minutes, it's a film worth viewing at least once.

Production companies

Who made it

Walt Disney Productions
US

Key crew

EditorNorman R. Palmer
Costume DesignBill Thomas
HairstylistLa Rue Matheron
SongsRichard M. Sherman
Special EffectsEustace Lycett
Assistant DirectorPaul Cameron
SongsRobert B. Sherman
Set DecorationEmile Kuri
Set DecorationHal Gausman
Matte PainterPeter Ellenshaw
Co-ProducerJames Algar
Sound SupervisorRobert O. Cook
CostumerChuck Keehne
Music EditorEvelyn Kennedy
Unit ManagerJoseph L. McEveety
Makeup ArtistPat McNalley
Art DirectionWilliam H. Tuntke
Second Unit DirectorArthur J. Vitarelli
Sound MixerDean Thomas
Special EffectsRobert A. Mattey
OrchestratorWayne Robinson
Art DirectionCarroll Clark
CostumerNeva Rames
NovelUpton Sinclair

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

dancing
sibling relationship
magic

Release history · US

When it landed

Premiere1967-07-12
Theatrical1967-07-19G
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