Rhubarb
“It's the Funniest Picture in Nine Lifetimes!”
Synopsis
Rich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet he names Rhubarb. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the team protests, publicist Eric Yeager convinces them Rhubarb is good luck. But Eric's fiancée Polly seems to be allergic to cats, and the team's success may mean new hazards for Rhubarb.
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Ray Milland
Eric Yeager
Jan Sterling
Polly Sickles
Gene Lockhart
Thaddeus J. Banner
William Frawley
Len Sickles
Elsie Holmes
Myra Banner
Taylor Holmes
P. Duncan Munk
Willard Waterman
Orlando Dill
Henry Slate
Dud Logan
James Griffith
Ogelthorpe Meadows
Jim Hayward
Doom
Donald MacBride
Pheeny
Hal K. Dawson
Mr. Fisher
Brooks Benedict
Dill's Lawyer #1 (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Weather Forecaster (uncredited)
Billie Bird
Mona Lizzie (uncredited)
Larry J. Blake
Police Radio Voice (uncredited) (voice)
Madge Blake
Mrs. Emily Thompson (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Cadaver Jones (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Davenport, Francis M. Cockrell
- Original Score
- Van Cleave
- Original Title
- Rhubarb
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Dorothy Davenport, Francis M. Cockrell, H. Allen Smith
Van Cleave
Lionel Lindon
Alma Macrorie
George Seaton, William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Lubin
Director
Dorothy Davenport
Screenplay
Francis M. Cockrell
Screenplay
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
George Seaton
Producer
Alma Macrorie
Editor
William Perlberg
Producer
Van Cleave
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhubarb
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What is Rhubarb about?
Rich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet he names Rhubarb. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the team protests, publicist Eric Yeager convinces them Rhubarb is good luck. But Eric's fiancée Polly seems to be allergic to cats, and the team's success may mean new hazards for Rhubarb.
Who directed Rhubarb?
Rhubarb was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in Rhubarb?
The principal cast of Rhubarb includes Ray Milland, Jan Sterling, Gene Lockhart, William Frawley, Elsie Holmes.
When was Rhubarb released and how long is it?
Rhubarb was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Rhubarb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rhubarb was composed by Van Cleave.
Is Rhubarb based on a book or true story?
Rhubarb is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. Allen Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rhubarb?
Rhubarb holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).