Tom Thumb (1958)

Synopsis: This lively musical comedy, adapted from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, will delight adults and children alike. When a woodcutter spares a special tree, the Forest Queen wants to repay his... This lively musical comedy, adapted from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, will delight adults and children alike. When a woodcutter spares a special tree, the Forest Queen wants to repay his kindness. She bestows a precious gift upon the man and his wife, who have always longed for a child of their own--a wee boy named "tom thumb. Then a dastardly duo plots to rob the village...and the boy no bigger than the size of your thumb becomes a hero, outwitting the thieves and saving the town's riches. George Pal's version of TOM THUMB is a superb adaptation of the timeless children's story about a boy who is only a few inches tall. Russ Tamblyn (later to star as Riff in WEST SIDE STORY), singing and dancing his heart out, plays the title role, with Peter Sellers and Terry-Thomas as the pair of lovable bungling villains. Academy Awards: Best Special Effects. [More]

Starring: Russ Tamblyn, Peter Sellers, Terry-Thomas, Alan Young

Starring: Russ Tamblyn, Peter Sellers, Terry-Thomas, Alan Young, Jessie Matthews, June Thorburn, Bernard Miles, Peter Butterworth

Director: George Pal

Director: George Pal
Producer: George Pal
Screenwriter: Ladislaus Fodor
Composer: Douglas Gamley, Kermit Goell, Peggy Lee, Fred Spielman, Janice Torre, Ken E. Jones

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