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Swiss Family Robinson

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5.5/10 • 26

1940-02-081h 33m

Adventure

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A family setting out for a new life across the sea is shipwrecked on a deserted island. The family members collaborate to create a home for themselves in the jungle environment.

Directors
Edward Ludwig
Writters
C. Graham Baker, Walter Ferris, Gene Towne
Editors
C. Graham Baker, Walter Ferris, Gene Towne, George Crone

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Thomas Mitchell

    Thomas Mitchell

    William Robinson

  2. Edna Best

    Edna Best

    Elizabeth Robinson

  3. Freddie Bartholomew

    Freddie Bartholomew

    Jack Robinson

  4. Terry Kilburn

    Terry Kilburn

    Ernest Robinson

  5. Tim Holt

    Tim Holt

    Fritz Robinson

  6. Bobbie Quillan

    Bobbie Quillan

    Francis Robinson

  7. Christian Rub

    Christian Rub

    Thoren

  8. John Wray

    John Wray

    Ramsey

  9. Herbert Rawlinson

    Herbert Rawlinson

    Captain

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r96sk

Jun 26, 2020

7/10

I thought I'd give this a watch before watching the Disney remake, given they are both on the latter's streaming service. I like 1940's 'Swiss Family Robinson', though there are many ways it could be improved upon which is what I hope the 1960 production does. This one, made by RKO Pictures, is enjoyable. The action sequences look decent enough, the acting is solid while the premise is very intriguing. I rate the film almost from start-to-finish, the moments which make up that last part disappoints unfortunately - the ending doesn't really make sense. Thomas Mitchell (William) and Freddie Bartholomew (Jack) are my standout characters, both of those two give good performances. Edna Best & Co. are all fine, though. It's with Best's character that makes the finale poor in my eyes. I won't spoil what happens, but it doesn't work in my opinion - especially in connection with what else occurs. Those criticisms of mine stop me from placing this higher. However, it is still an entertaining flick from 1940.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
islandbased on novel or bookshipwreck18th centuryswiss family robinson