It's a Small World
“Something's Got To Give......! When the emotions and longings of a man are pent-up in the body of a child!”
Synopsis
Harry Musk is one in a million. That means that he's the one out of a million children who is perfectly proportioned but will never grow larger than a typical six-year-old. Adult, pint-sized Harry longs to be part of the big world.
Top Cast
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Paul Dale
Harry Musk
Lorraine Miller
Buttons
Will Geer
William Musk - Father
Nina Koshetz
Rose Ferris
Steve Brodie
Charlie
Anne Sholter
Dolly Burke
Todd Karns
Sam
Margaret Field
Janie at Age 16
Shirley Mills
Susan Musk at Age 16
Thomas Browne Henry
Jackson (as Tom Brown Henry)
Harry Harvey
Town Doctor
Paul E. Burns
Italian Truck Farmer
William Castle
Cop (uncredited)
Henry Corden
Italian Trucker (uncredited)
Jacqui Snyder
Susan Musk at Age 8
Lora Lee Michel
Janie at Age 8
Florence Auer
Grotesque Cafe Dowager (uncredited)
Tony Barr
Saloon Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Otto Schreiber, William Castle
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- It's a Small World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Motion Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Otto Schreiber, William Castle
Karl Hajos
Karl Struss
Peter Sullivan
Peter Scully
Department Leadership Roster
William Castle
Director
Gordon Wiles
Production Design
Peter Sullivan
Editor
Peter Scully
Producer
Otto Schreiber
Writer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
William Castle
Writer
Karl Hajos
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 It's a Small World
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What is It's a Small World about?
Harry Musk is one in a million. That means that he's the one out of a million children who is perfectly proportioned but will never grow larger than a typical six-year-old. Adult, pint-sized Harry longs to be part of the big world.
Who directed It's a Small World?
It's a Small World was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in It's a Small World?
The principal cast of It's a Small World includes Paul Dale, Lorraine Miller, Will Geer, Nina Koshetz, Steve Brodie.
When was It's a Small World released and how long is it?
It's a Small World was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for It's a Small World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's a Small World was composed by Karl Hajos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's a Small World?
It's a Small World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).