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A cantankerous old man takes in his beloved, orphaned grandson, whom he must protect at all costs with the help of an agent of Death and a magical apple tree.A cantankerous old man takes in his beloved, orphaned grandson, whom he must protect at all costs with the help of an agent of Death and a magical apple tree.A cantankerous old man takes in his beloved, orphaned grandson, whom he must protect at all costs with the help of an agent of Death and a magical apple tree.
Cedric Hardwicke
- Mr. Brink
- (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Dorothy Adams
- Florist
- (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
- Mrs. James Northrup
- (uncredited)
Sonny Bupp
- Boy in Tree
- (uncredited)
Hans Conried
- Man in Convertible
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFrank Morgan was originally cast as "Gramps" until Lionel Barrymore convinced the studio he was physically able to play the role despite his infirmities.
- GoofsThe F/x in the walking scene was obvious as the scenery was moving faster than the trio walking.
Lionel Barrymore was permanently disabled at time of production. Swaying side-to-side was to give the impression of moving with a film background moving towards them in one perspective, and moving right to left as they seem to go left to right.
However, the film background was moving way faster than Lionel Barrymore appeared to be moving. It was a jogging pace as Barrymore was going baby-steps.
Pretending to walk with F/x was not a mistake yet moving faster than the actors ruins the movie magic illusion.
- Quotes
Julian Northrup: I can't stand these holier-than-thou folks. If a man's a good Republican, or a mason or an elk, that's good enough for me. Live and let live, that's my motto.
Mr. Brink: Yes. You can hardly expect me to second that.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Biography: The Barrymores (2002)
- SoundtracksThe Battle Hymn of the Republic
(1861) uncredited)
Music by William Steffe (1856)
Lyrics by Julia Ward Howe
One line of chorus sung a cappella by Lionel Barrymore and by Bobs Watson
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A movie that heals
I have been searching for this film for some time. My dad had a poor copy of it and used to drag it out anytime we had a close relative pass away. It really has magical properties. I sometimes tear up just describing the film to people and laugh at the same time. There is so much comedy, fantasy and reality in this movie that the sadder parts are that much poignant and yet sad isn't quite the term. Hard to explain really. I also forgot how fast paced it was, not at all dull.
All I can add is that I was beat 3 out of 4 times on Ebay while bidding on used VHS tapes of this film and copies were going for as much as $30. That ought to say allot in a time when most people are dumping tapes to go to DVD.
Tonight I showed my 9 year old daughter. We laughed and cried together. It was worth it.
All I can add is that I was beat 3 out of 4 times on Ebay while bidding on used VHS tapes of this film and copies were going for as much as $30. That ought to say allot in a time when most people are dumping tapes to go to DVD.
Tonight I showed my 9 year old daughter. We laughed and cried together. It was worth it.
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- Apr 13, 2005
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- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Mannen från andra sidan
- Filming locations
- Ojai, California, USA(Photograph)
- Production company
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- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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