The gnome-mobile [videorecording] / Walt Disney Productions ; directed by Robert Stevenson ; screenplay by Ellis Kadison ; producer by James Algar.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: 33576 | Buena Vista Home EntertainmentLanguage: English Original language: English Subtitle language: English, Spanish Series: Disney DVDPublication details: Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2004.Description: 1 videodisc (89 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN: - 0788851411
- 9780788851414
- Film editor, Norman Palmer ; music, Buddy Baker.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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
Based on the book "The Gnomobile" by Upton Sinclair.
Videodisc release of the 1966 motion picture by Walt Disney Productions.
Film editor, Norman Palmer ; music, Buddy Baker.
Walter Brennan, Matthew Garber, Karen Dotrice, Richard Deacon, Tom Lowell, Sean McClory, Ed Wynn.
Jasper, a two foot high gnome, has been searching for a suitable bride to please his 900 year-old grandfather. He gets help from two children after a chance encounter with them in the forest. Trouble ensues when a showman discovers the gnomes and masterminds a kidnapping plot.
MPAA: Rated G.
DVD, Region 1, NTSC, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital surround.
English language track with Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.