Description: RSuper 8mm color sound 4x600'' musical feature and Academy Award Winner in the category of Best Effects, Special Effects. "TOM THUMB" 1958 Original Box Tom Thumb is a 1958 British musical fantasy film produced and directed by George Pal, and released by MGM. The film, based on the fairy tale "Thumbling" by the Brothers Grimm, is about a tiny youth who manages to outwit two thieves determined to make a fortune from him. Starring Russ Tamblyn in the title role, the film features a largely British supporting cast (it was filmed in both Hollywood and London), including Bernard Miles and Jessie Matthews as Tom's adoptive parents, June Thorburn as the Forest Queen, and comic actors Terry-Thomas and Peter Sellers as the villainous duo who try to exploit the tiny hero for profit. Pal worked with cinematographer Georges Périnal, animators Wah Chang and Gene Warren, art director Elliot Scott and special effects artist Tom Howard to create the animated and fantasy sequences. Douglas Gamley and Ken Jones wrote the music, with lyrics by Peggy Lee. The film is referenced in The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) and Pinkeltje (1978). The film is also featured in That's Dancing! (1985) Awards At the 1959 Academy Awards, the film won an Oscar for Tom Howard in the category of Best Effects, Special Effects. At the 1959 BAFTA Awards, Terry Thomas was Nominated for a BAFTA Film Award in the category of Best British Actor. At the 1959 Golden Globes, the film was nominated for Best Motion Picture - Musical. At the 1959 Laurel Awards, the film was nominated for Top Musical, while Russ Tamblyn was nominated for a Golden Laurel for Top Male Musical Performance. At the 1959 Writers Guild of America Ladislas Fodor was nominated for a WGA Award (Screen) for Best Written American Musical. Duration: Approx. 98 minutes ====================================
Price: 450 USD
Location: ATHENS, ATTIKI
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Film Format: Super 8
Sub-Genre: Musical
Genre: Musicals & Broadway
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
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