The film is a sequel to the 1964 film the misadventures of merlin jones. Enter merlin jones, a bright college student, and his nephew stanley, an intelligent chimpanzee. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 directed by. Australian vhs trailer for the 1964 disney comedy the misadventures of merlin jones, directed by robert stevenson, starring tommy kirk and annette funicello. The adventures of annette and merlin jonessparky moore1964 this had to have been confusing for young film fans who were also comic book readers. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 turner classic movies. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 edition open library. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 release info imdb. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 after inventing a special mindreading helmet, college student merlin jones tommy kirk learns of a crime a local judge leon ames is secretly plotting. Tommy kirk and annette funicello star as the sweethearts of midvale college in this wacky, laughfilled campus romp. Thats because the scientific genius from medvale college invented a device that can read minds in the misadventures of merlin jones, which was released on this day in 1964. Kirk is merlin jones, the gifted but slightly oddball student who, accompanied by his girlfriend jennifer funicello, sets out on a series of comic misadventures.
Tommy kirk, as merlin jones, and annette funicello 1942 20, as jennifer, in a publicity still for the misadventures of merlin jones, directed by robert stevenson, 1964. After inventing a special mindreading helmet, college student merlin jones tommy kirk learns of a crime a local judge leon ames is. The misadventures of merlin jones takes a very basic setup and spins a movie out of it, or perhaps more accurately, two halfmovies. The misadventures of merlin jones synopsis student tommy kirk reads girlfriends annette funicello mind, then judges leon ames.
This film led to a 1965 sequel called the monkeys uncle. The misadventures of merlin jones merlin jones, the gifted but slightly oddball student who, accompanied by his girlfriend jennifer, sets out on a series of comic misadventures. Adaptation of disney movie, released on january 22, 1964. The misadventures of merlin jones simple english wikipedia. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 rotten tomatoes. Merlin jones is a bit of an odd but brainy student at midvale college. My fair lady won the academy award for best picture.
Misadventures of merlin jones, the tommy kirk and annette funicello star as the sweethearts of midvale college in this wacky, laughfilled campus romp. Overview of the misadventures of merlin jones, 1964, directed by robert stevenson, with tommy kirk, annette funicello, leon ames, at turner classic movies. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 fom magical disney. Movie poster for the walt disney film the misadventures of merlin jones starring annette. Each of the detailed ratings you select will result in a cumulative score for this film. Buena vista 1964 the misadventures of merlin jones 1964 logo hd ultron.
They felt that the quality was poor for a disney film and that none of the actors seemed interested. We played board games, ate popcorn then settled into watching walt disney presents. Watch the misadventures of merlin jones full movie in hd visit merlin jones, a precocious and intelligent highschool. The misadventures of merlin jones is a wonderful funny movie that everyone can enjoy i grew up with these sweet funny family movies, weekend evenings were very special family time in my family. Midvale college is in fear of losing its college football team. I know that that was the point of the film, but somehow it doesnt work. Hes a bit of a goofball, but the gorgeous jenny funicello for some reason only has eyes for him. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 the movie database. Apr 03, 2019 and that was the misadventures of merlin jones. The misadventures of merlin jones dvd, 2004 for sale.
From trying to solve what appears to be a horrendous burglary and murder plot to having a chimpnapping charge. Starring disney legends tommy kirk as merlin and annette funicello as his girlfriend jennifer, this film, thats filled with esp and hypnotism, was intended to be a two. The misadventures of merlin jones is a 1964 disney movie starring tommy kirk, leon ames, and annette funicello. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 full synopsis.
Kirk is merlin jones, the gifted but slightly oddball student who, accompanied by his girlfriend jennifer funicello, sets out. Direct to video and dcoms are not included in this list. Walt disneys the misadventures of merlin jones 1964. It is a breezy, but likable comedy film that makes good use of successful elements from other live action disney productions of the time. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 cast and crew. Funicello plays his girlfriend and sings the films title song, accompanied by. Promocion film servicio account moved to foreign 3,562 views. The second bonus feature is the merlin jones image collection, which is a gallery of 15 stills of the film s posters and lobby cards. Misadventures of merlin jones 1964 movie comics comic books. Cartoon pictures for the misadventures of merlin jones 1964. More 1shots the misadventures of merlin jones comic book is based on the 1964 walt disney film starring tommy kirk and annette funicello. In this disney family film, brainy college student merlin jones invents a mindreading machine, but the consequences of its use prove to be a lot of trouble. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 03251964 us science fiction, family, comedy 1h 31m user score.
Starring disney legends tommy kirk as merlin and annette funicello as his girlfriend jennifer, this film, thats filled with esp and hypnotism, was. It is a familyoriented comedy about a high school boy who experiments with hypnosis and creates a mindreading machine. The main character, the titular merlin jones, is some sort of teen prodigy. However, his experiments land him in deep trouble with the law. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 the film plays like it was two episodes of a tv show strung together. Merlin jones, a precocious and intelligent highschool boy, experiments with hypnosis and creates a. Honestly, it feels like two or more different films put together. Tommy kirk, as merlin jones, and annette funicello, as jennifer, in a publicity still for the misadventures of merlin jones, directed by robert stevenson, 1964. Other articles where the misadventures of merlin jones is discussed. Funicello plays his girlfriend and sings the film s title song, accompanied by disneylands very own harmony quartet. The movie was originally made as a twoparter for the. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 approved 1h 31min family, comedy, scifi 25 march 1964 usa merlin jones, a precocious and intelligent highschool boy, experiments with hypnosis and creates a mindreading machine. The misadventures of merlin jones is an odd viewing experience, because it feels like two episodes of a soso sitcom glued together to make a movie perhaps this isnt surprising when you realize that this apparently was actually what may have happened. Misadventures of merlin jones 1964 27x41 one sheet walt.
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Mar 23, 2014 australian vhs trailer for the 1964 disney comedy the misadventures of merlin jones, directed by robert stevenson, starring tommy kirk and annette funicello. Mar 31, 2017 walt disneys the misadventures of merlin jones by carey, mary, 1964, whitman pub. Published may 1964 this is a 1shot, a complete story in 1 comic. From trying to solve what appears to be a horrendous burglary and murder plot to having a chimpnapping charge pinned on him, no one is exempt from merlin s wacky sense. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Misadventures of merlin jones opens the new york times. I was much more interested in and invested in the first half of the film rather than the second half. A complete list of every liveaction theatrical film ever made by disney. Judy the chimpanzee in the misadventures of merlin jones 1964 leon ames. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 full movie download. The misadventures of merlin jones is a 1964 walt disney production starring tommy kirk and annette funicello. From trying to solve what appears to be a horrendous burglary and murder plot to having a chimpnapping charge pinned on him, no one is exempt from merlins wacky sense. Aug, 2011 the misadventures of merlin jones was released on january 22nd, 1964.
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The misadventures of romesh ranganathan 1 hours and 00 minutes movie 2018 british comedian romesh ranganathan investigates if the persisting stereotypes about certain places in the world are exaggerated. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 edition open. With tommy kirk, annette funicello, leon ames, arthur oconnell. The misadventures of merlin jones dvd, 2004 for sale online. Kirk plays a college student who experiments with mindreading and hypnotism, leading to runins with a local judge. Misadventures of merlin jones, the 1964 27x41 one sheet united states. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 film streamiz. From trying to solve what appears to be a horrendous burglary and murder plot to having a chimpnapping charge pinned on him, no one is exempt.
Gcd issue walt disneys the misadventures of merlin. Complete list of walt disney movies how many have you seen. The misadventures of merlin jones was released on january 22nd, 1964. In this disney family film, brainy college student merlin jones invents a mindreading machine, but the consequences of its use prove to be a lot. Jul 31, 2016 one such film cast her alongside another one of disneys young stars, tommy kirk, as he played the title role in 1964s the misadventures of merlin jones. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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