The Gnome-Mobile

The Gnome-Mobile

12/7/1967 1h 25m 6.2/10

Overview

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.

Director

Robert Stevenson

Top Billed Cast

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

D.J. Mulrooney / Knobby

Ed Wynn

Ed Wynn

Rufus

Richard Deacon

Richard Deacon

Ralph Yarby

Sean McClory

Sean McClory

Horatio Quaxton

Karen Dotrice

Karen Dotrice

Elizabeth

Matthew Garber

Matthew Garber

Rodney

Reviews

r96sk

7/29/2020

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.

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