Rhubarb(1951)
It's the Funniest Picture in Nine Lifetimes!
Rhubarb Synopsis
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.
Rhubarb (1951) is a comedy and family film directed by Arthur Lubin, released on August 29, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Ray Milland, Jan Sterling, Gene Lockhart and William Frawley. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Lubin
- Writers:
- Dorothy Davenport, Francis M. Cockrell, H. Allen Smith
- Producers:
- William Perlberg, George Seaton
- Cinematographer:
- Lionel Lindon
- Composer:
- Van Cleave
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Rhubarb Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ray Milland
as Eric Yeager
Jan Sterling
as Polly Sickles
Gene Lockhart
as Thaddeus J. Banner
William Frawley
as Len Sickles
- Elsie Holmes
Elsie Holmes
as Myra Banner
Taylor Holmes
as P. Duncan Munk
Willard Waterman
as Orlando Dill
Henry Slate
as Dud Logan
James Griffith
as Ogelthorpe Meadows
- Jim Hayward
Jim Hayward
as Doom
Donald MacBride
as Pheeny
Hal K. Dawson
as Mr. Fisher
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Lubin, written by Dorothy Davenport, Francis M. Cockrell and H. Allen Smith, produced by William Perlberg and George Seaton.
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Rhubarb Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 9 ratings.
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Rhubarb – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rhubarb online?
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Rhubarb (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Rhubarb?
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The main cast of Rhubarb (1951) includes Ray Milland, Jan Sterling, Gene Lockhart, William Frawley and Elsie Holmes. The film was directed by Arthur Lubin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rhubarb released?
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Rhubarb was released on August 29, 1951 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Rhubarb worth watching?
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Rhubarb (1951) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.