Tall tale
California''s majestic Redwoods set the scene for an encounter between two children (Karen Dotrice, Matthew Garber) and a two-foot-high gnome searching for his bride in Walt Disney''s delightful fantasy based on the book by Upton Sinclair. See more

Magic in the details...
Northern California''s majestic Redwood Forest is the scene for a chance encounter between two young children (Karen Dotrice and Matthew Garber of Mary Poppins) and Jasper (Tom Lowell), a two-foot-high gnome. Jasper has been desperately searching for a suitable bride to please Knobby (Walter Brennan, in a dual role), his 900-year-old grandfather. Surprised and delighted with their find, the children agree to help Jasper with his predicament -- a problem that develops into a wild chase when an enterprising showman (Sean McClory) discovers the gnomes and masterminds a ''''get rich quick'''' kidnapping plot! Also starring Ed Wynn in his final Disney role. Theme song by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman. Directed by Robert Stevenson.