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The Misadventures of Merlin Jones
The Misadventures of Merlin Jones

The Misadventures of Merlin Jones

BRAWN vs. BRAIN

Genres

Science FictionFamilyComedy

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Merlin Jones, a precocious and intelligent high-school boy, experiments with hypnosis and creates a mind-reading machine. However, his experiments land him in deep trouble with the law.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

25 March 1964

Country

United States of America

Cast

Tommy Kirk

Tommy Kirk

Merlin Jones

Annette Funicello

Annette Funicello

Jennifer

Leon Ames

Leon Ames

Judge Holmsby / Lex Fortas

Stuart Erwin

Stuart Erwin

Police Captain Loomis

Alan Hewitt

Alan Hewitt

Professor Shattuck

Connie Gilchrist

Connie Gilchrist

Mrs. Gossett

Norman Grabowski

Norman Grabowski

Norman, Midvale Football Player

Burt Mustin

Burt Mustin

Bailiff

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