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Tom Thumb

1958, Movie, G, 92 mins

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The makers of TOM THUMB put a lot of effort into providing a realistic and entertaining--for adults as well as children--adaptation of the famous Grimm brothers fairy tale, although their emphasis was almost totally on visuals and the song-and-dance routines rather than on a well-developed script. Russ Tamblyn is a charmer as the five-inch-tall Tom Thumb, jumping about with unfailing grace and bringing joy to just about everyone's heart. The villainous Ivan and Tony (Terry-T... read more leave a comment
A six-inch-tall boy takes on a pair of comical crooks in the fantasy film, tom thumb (1958), directed by George Pal and starring Russ Tamblyn.
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Posted: 9/20/2008
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Wonderful special effects highlight this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale about a miniature young lad who foils the plans of two dastardly villains.
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Length: 00:44
Posted: 3/17/2008
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Taken in by a kindly couple, a six-inch-tall boy takes on a pair of comical crooks in this adaption of a classic Grimm fairy tale. Oscar and Golden Globe-winner Russ Tamblyn ("Peyton Place") and Oscar-nominee and Golden Globe-winner Peter Sellers ("The Pink Panther") star in this enjoyable fantasy. Terry-Thomas ("It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World") received a British Academy Award nomination for his hilarious performance as a bungling villain. Great Oscar-winning special effects that combine live actors, animation and puppets. Directed by legendary Oscar-honoree George Pal ("Puppetoons" shorts). Featuring songs by Oscar and Emmy-nominee Peggy Lee. Film critic Leonard Maltin writes "Excellent children's picture..." and awards it 3-1/2 stars!
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Length: 01:32:24
Posted: 1/12/2009
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The Forest Queen grants the wish of Jonathan, the woodcutter, and his wife, Anna.
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Length: 01:33:00
Posted: 1/24/2008
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Year: 1958
Rated G

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Cast
Russ Tamblyn: Tom Thumb
Alan Young: Woody, the Piper
Terry-Thomas: Ivan
Peter Sellers: Tony
Jessie Matthews: Anna
June Thorburn: The Forest Queen

 

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