Swiss Family Robinson | FULL MOVIE | Thomas Mitchell & Edna Best | 1940 | Clean Family Adventure

The 1940 film “Swiss Family Robinson”, starring Thomas Mitchell, Edna Best, Freddie Bartholomew, and Terry Kilburn, is an American adventure drama directed by Edward Ludwig. The movie is an adaptation of the 1812 novel “The Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss.

The story follows the wealthy Robinson family, who are shipwrecked on a deserted island in the South Pacific during a storm. The family, consisting of William (Thomas Mitchell), his wife Elizabeth (Edna Best), and their three sons, Ernest (Freddie Bartholomew), Francis (Terry Kilburn), and Jack (Bobbie Quillan), must learn to survive and adapt to their new surroundings.

The film was produced by C. Graham Baker and Gene Towne, and it was released on February 8, 1940. The movie was shot in black and white and features a runtime of 92 minutes. The cinematography was handled by Nicholas Musuraca, and the editing was done by George Crone. The music was composed by Anthony Collins.

The movie received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of the cast, particularly Thomas Mitchell. “Swiss Family Robinson” (1940) with its positive reviews and nostalgic value, remains a beloved film among classic movie enthusiasts.
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