Swiss Family Robinson: Classics for Kids at the Millburn Library

Swiss Family Robinson

1960, 126 minutes. Rated G; recommended for 7 and up

In this grand adventure yarn, based on Johann Wyss' family classic and stunningly photographed in color in the West Indies...it's hard to imagine how the picture could be better as a rousing, humorous and gentle-hearted tale of family love amid primitive isolation and dangers. The early scenes are exactly what might be expected from a Disney-claimed island—a mountainous, palm-fringed paradise of turtles, tigers, zebras, birds and baby elephants. ...the folks construct the most impressive tree house we've ever laid eyes on (why kids leave home—wait till you see it).The climax is a fast, furious humdinger of a cliff battle, with the Robinsons ingeniously fending off swarming pirates, led by Sessue Hayakawa. And the picture ends on a frankly and fittingly sentimental tone. -Howard Thompson, NY Times

Full Schedule:

January 14:    Duck SoupJanuary 21:    The Red Balloon and White Mane
January 28:    Swiss Family RobinsonFebruary 4:    Born Free
February 18:  The Black Stallion
February 25:  The Secret of Roan Inish

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