The Misadventures of Merlin Jones
BRAWN vs. BRAIN
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
1964-03-25
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
26
Vote Average
6.5
Tommy Kirk
Merlin Jones
Annette Funicello
Jennifer
Leon Ames
Judge Holmsby / Lex Fortas
Stuart Erwin
Police Captain Loomis
Alan Hewitt
Professor Shattuck
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Gossett
Norman Grabowski
Norman, Midvale Football Player
Burt Mustin
Bailiff
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