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The Great Rupert

NR19501h 28mIrving Pichel
IMDb 6.4

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"Christmas miracles do happen"

Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family's guardian angel - not only saving Christmas, but changing their lives forever.

FamilyComedy
FriendshipSquirrelJugglerWealthVaudevilleHiddenChristmasFortuneHidden MoneyAcrobats

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What is The Great Rupert (1950) about?

Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family's guardian angel - not only saving Christmas, but changing their lives forever.

Who stars in The Great Rupert?

The Great Rupert stars Jimmy Durante (Mr. Louie Amendola), Terry Moore (Rosalinda Amendola), Tom Drake (Peter 'Pete' Dingle), Frank Orth (Mr. Frank Dingle), Sara Haden (Mrs. Katie Dingle). The film was directed by Irving Pichel.

How long is The Great Rupert?

The Great Rupert has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1950. It is rated NR.

Is The Great Rupert worth watching?

The Great Rupert holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Family, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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