Rhubarb (1951)
It's the Funniest Picture in Nine Lifetimes!
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.
Director: Arthur Lubin
Genre: Comedy, Family
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: August 29, 1951
Cast
- Orangey - Rhubarb
- 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
Screenplay
- Dorothy Davenport (Screenplay)
- H. Allen Smith (Novel)
- Francis M. Cockrell (Screenplay)
Music: Van Cleave
Cinematography: Lionel Lindon
Editing: Alma Macrorie
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Quirky Pet Owner and Animal Chaos, Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals
Keywords
sports, cat, baseball
More Films by Director: Arthur Lubin
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Rhubarb stars Orangey, Ray Milland, Jan Sterling, Gene Lockhart, William Frawley, Elsie Holmes.
- How long is Rhubarb?
- Rhubarb has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Rhubarb?
- Rhubarb is a Comedy, Family film.
- Where was Rhubarb produced?
- Rhubarb was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Rhubarb?
- The themes of Rhubarb include: Quirky Pet Owner and Animal Chaos, Pet Shenanigans and Funny Animals.