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Snowball Express

When John Baxter inherits a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, he quits his job in New York and moves the family west to run it. Only to find that the place is a wreck. But together they decide to try to fix it up and run it. But Martin Ridgeway, who wants the property, does everything he can to ensure it will fail.

Top Cast

  • Dean Jones

    Dean Jones

    Johnny Baxter

  • Nancy Olson

    Nancy Olson

    Sue Baxter

  • Harry Morgan

    Harry Morgan

    Jesse McCord

  • Keenan Wynn

    Keenan Wynn

    Martin Ridgeway

  • Johnny Whitaker

    Johnny Whitaker

    Richard Baxter

  • Michael McGreevey

    Michael McGreevey

    Wally Perkins

  • George Lindsey

    George Lindsey

    Double L. Dingman

  • Kathleen Cody

    Kathleen Cody

    Chris Baxter

  • Mary Wickes

    Mary Wickes

    Miss Wigginton

Overview

When John Baxter inherits a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, he quits his job in New York and moves the family west to run it. Only to find that the place is a wreck. But together they decide to try to fix it up and run it. But Martin Ridgeway, who wants the property, does everything he can to ensure it will fail.

Rating

6.8 / 10
46 Reviews
1 Popular

1 Reviews

  • r96sk
    r96sk
    7 Aug 7, 2020

    Starts off better than it finishes, but 'Snowball Express' is still a fairly fun watch. Dean Jones (Johnny) is once again the best actor on display, though Harry Morgan (Jesse) runs him relatively close. Keenan Wynn is alright as Ridgeway, though I'm not a huge fan of Wynn's - which isn't good given he basically plays the same type of character over and over. The premise and how it progresses is fine - could've been greater, could've been worse. It's not as funny as I would've predicted/how the film thinks it is, but there are one or two decent gags worthy of a chuckle. Nothing spectacular, probably worth a view to see if you like it though.

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