Great Rupert, The

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Synopsis: Louie Amendola, once a vaudeville performer with his wife and daughter, hasn't been getting any work, and, as Christmas approaches, his family is homeless. They find a room at Frank Dingle's house, but don't know how they'll pay the rent. Then the money Frank's been hiding in the ceiling above their apartment lands in the Amendolas' hands when a crafty squirrel heaves it out of its hiding space, causing more complications within the household.

Alternate Title(s): A Christmas Wish

Directed By:	Irving Pichel	Genre:	Comedy / Family
Cast:	Chick Chandler, Tom Drake, Jimmy Durante, Sara Haden, Terry Moore, Queenie Smith	Year of Production:	1950

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Disc(s) for this Movie:

Great Rupert, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: 1
Released: Jun-1-1999
Run Time: 88 minutes

Christmas Wish, A (aka The Great Rupert) (In Color & B&W) (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: 1
Released: Nov-4-2003
Run Time: 88 minutes

Great Rupert, The (Alpha) (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Mar-29-2005
Run Time: 87 minutes

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* LegoGuy02 (Added movie on May 30, 2025)

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