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Short family drama

The Case of the Elevator Duck (1974): Cast

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The Case of the Elevator Duck is a 1974 short family drama directed by Joan Micklin Silver, starring Robert Lee Grant as Gilbert, Jackie Torres and Bee Jay. It runs 17 minutes.

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The Case of the Elevator Duck (1974) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
17 min
Genres
Family , Drama , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Case of the Elevator Duck About?

The premise of The Case of the Elevator Duck without spoilers.

Gilbert, a curious kid living in a city apartment block, spots a duck wandering the building’s elevator. He secretly shelters the bird, hoping to hide it from his mother, who soon senses something amiss. While she watches, Gilbert puts his detective instincts to work, tracking down the duck’s owner despite the complex’s strict no‑pets rule, quietly!

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Cast & crew

The Case of the Elevator Duck Cast & Characters

Robert Lee Grant leads the cast as Gilbert, with Jackie Torres as Rita and Bee Jay as Mama. Directed by Joan Micklin Silver.

From the director

More from Joan Micklin Silver

More films directed by Joan Micklin Silver, best-rated first: Loverboy, Hunger Point, Charms for the Easy Life and Invisible Child.

Full filmography

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FAQ

The Case of the Elevator Duck FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Case of the Elevator Duck, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Case of the Elevator Duck?

The Case of the Elevator Duck runs 17 minutes.

When was The Case of the Elevator Duck released?

The Case of the Elevator Duck was released in 1974.

Who directed The Case of the Elevator Duck?

The Case of the Elevator Duck was directed by Joan Micklin Silver.

More films by Joan Micklin Silver

Who is in the cast of The Case of the Elevator Duck?

The Case of the Elevator Duck stars Robert Lee Grant as Gilbert, Jackie Torres as Rita and Bee Jay as Mama.

Does The Case of the Elevator Duck have a post-credit scene?

No. The Case of the Elevator Duck has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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