The Gnome-Mobile was Walt Disneys first all-out fantasy since Mary Poppins. Walter Brennan stars in a dual role, as kindly lumber tycoon D. J. Mulrooney and the irascible (and much tinier) 943-year-old gnome Knobby. Mulrooney likes Knobby and his fellow gnomes, but the feeling isnt reciprocal, since Knobby considers Mulrooney a threat to his beloved forest. Meanwhile, the tycoons vice-president Ralph Yarby (Richard Deacon), hearing his boss claims that hes been consorting with gnomes, decides that the old guy is insane and has him committed. Rescued by his grandchildren Rodney (Matthew Garber) and Elizabeth (Karen Dotrice), D.J. seeks out Knobby and Knobbys own grandson Jasper (Tom Lowell), who are hiding somewhere in the woods with gnome-king Rufus (Ed Wynn, in his final film role). There follows an amusing rite of passage wherein Jasper becomes engaged to gnomette Shy Violet (Cami Sebring), leading to a happy ending for all concerned. The films title refers to D. J. Mulroneys precious 1930 Rolls Royce, which is adopted by the gnome population. Gnome-Mobile is a virtual inventory of Disneys most beloved trademarks, ranging from excellent miniature and special-effects work (including the producers newest innovation, audio-animatronics) to a zany slapstick car chase. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide