TOM THUMB
1958
 
Are you looking for a film that you can safely watch with your children or grandchildren? Happily, once in a while, someone other than Disney produces a film that can enchant young and old alike, and in 1958 Mr. George Pal did just that with the delightful "Tom Thumb".

After producing several science fiction classics in the fifties, including Conquest of Space (1955), The War of the Worlds (1953), When Worlds Collide (1951) and, Destination Moon  (1950),  Mr. Pal and his special effects team set themselves up in England for this winning musical fantasy, based on the famous fairy tale. This 1958 presentation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale won an Oscar® for its innovative special effects. Peggy Lee and Fred Spielman provide a wealth of catchy songs that have the whole cast singing, dancing, and performing impressive gymnastic feats. This wonderful tale will appeal to the entire family.

Starring Russ Tamblyn (best known as Riff in West Side Story), with a largely British supporting cast, including Terry Thomas, June Thorburn, Peter Sellers and Bernard Miles.

PLOT:
When the two inch tall Tom Thumb arrives at a childless couple's door, it seems like the answer to the couple's prayers. But a chance meeting with a pair of devious robbers soon has Tom acting as an unwitting accomplice in a robbery, thereby threatening his family's happiness. Only Tom and his friend Woody can prove the innocence of Tom's parents and bring the robbers to justice.

CAST:
Russ Tamblyn ... Tom Thumb
Alan Young ... Woody
June Thorburn ... Forest Queen
Terry-Thomas ... Ivan
Peter Sellers ... Antony
Bernard Miles ... Jonathan
Jessie Matthews ... Anne
Ian Wallace ... The Cobbler
Peter Butterworth ... Kapellmeister
Peter Bull ... Town Crier
Stan Freberg ... Yawning man (voice)
Dal McKennon ... Con-Fu-Shon (voice)
Ayshea Brough ... Girl
Barbara Ferris ... Thumbelina

DIRECTED BY: GEORGE PAL

RUNNING TIME: 92 MIN