The Great Rupert(1950 Christmas comedy-drama film)Public Domain Media

The Great Rupert is a 1950 comedy family film, produced by George Pal, directed by Irving Pichel and starring Jimmy Durante, Tom Drake and Terry Moore. It is based on a story, written by Ted Allan, which has also been published as a children's book under the title "Willie the Squowse".[1] The story revolves around a little animated squirrel who, with much charm, accidentally helps two economically distressed families overcome their obstacles.