Adventure · United States of America · 1940 · 1h 33m

Swiss Family Robinson

Director

Cast

Thomas Mitchell as William Robinson Edna Best as Elizabeth Robinson Freddie Bartholomew as Jack Robinson Terry Kilburn as Ernest Robinson Tim Holt as Fritz Robinson Bobbie Quillan as Francis Robinson

Crew

Nicholas Musuraca — Director of Photography George Crone — Editor Anthony Collins — Original Music Composer C. Graham Baker — Writer Walter Ferris — Writer Gene Towne — Writer

Tagline

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Synopsis

A family setting out for a new life across the sea is shipwrecked on a deserted island. The family members collaborate to create a home for themselves in the jungle environment.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Edward Ludwig Director Nicholas Musuraca Director of Photography George Crone Editor Anthony Collins Original Music Composer C. Graham Baker Writer Walter Ferris Writer Gene Towne Writer Johann David Wyss Novel Gene Towne Producer C. Graham Baker Producer Edward Stevenson Costume Design

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