The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 release info imdb. Funicello plays his girlfriend and sings the film s title song, accompanied by disneylands very own harmony quartet. Enter merlin jones, a bright college student, and his nephew stanley, an intelligent chimpanzee. The misadventures of merlin jones simple english wikipedia. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 feature length theatrical filmfeature length theatrical animated film by dave koch bcdb rating. 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 full movie download. More 1shots the misadventures of merlin jones comic book is based on the 1964 walt disney film starring tommy kirk and annette funicello. Australian vhs trailer for the 1964 disney comedy the misadventures of merlin jones, directed by robert stevenson, starring tommy kirk and. This movie was the next to last disney movie for both kirk and funicello. 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. Hes a bit of a goofball, but the gorgeous jenny funicello for some reason only has eyes for him. 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. 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 1964 film streamiz. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 movie moviefone. Starring disney legends tommy kirk as merlin and annette funicello as his girlfriend jennifer, this film, thats filled with esp and hypnotism, was. I was much more interested in and invested in the first half of the film rather than the second half. Adaptation of disney movie, released on january 22, 1964. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The main character, the titular merlin jones, is some sort of teen prodigy. Judge holmesby, the teams biggest fan, is at a loss for what to do. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 edition open library. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 0325 1964 us science fiction, family, comedy 1h 31m user score. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 trailer youtube. The misadventures of merlin jones dvd, 2004 for sale online.
The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 edition open. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 fom magical disney. Kirk is merlin jones, the gifted but slightly oddball student who, accompanied by his girlfriend jennifer funicello, sets out. Misadventures of merlin jones, the 1964 27x41 one sheet united states. The misadventures of merlin jones takes a very basic setup and spins a movie out of it, or perhaps more accurately, two halfmovies. The almost complete psychotronic encyclopedia of film. Mar 17, 2009 the misadventures of merlin jones 1964 the film plays like it was two episodes of a tv show strung together. The movie was originally made as a twoparter for the. Tommy kirk plays merlin jones, a nerdy genius who somehow develops the ability to read minds and learns the power of hypnotism. 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.
Walt disneys the misadventures of merlin jones by carey, mary, 1964, whitman pub. Cartoon pictures for the misadventures of merlin jones 1964. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 03251964 us science fiction, family, comedy 1h 31m user score. Movie poster for the walt disney film the misadventures of merlin jones starring annette. The misadventures of merlin jones dvd, 2004 for sale. With tommy kirk, annette funicello, leon ames, stuart erwin. The misadventures of merlin jones was the eighth of nineteen disney films directed by robert stevenson, dating back to johnny tremain 1957. Judy the chimpanzee in the misadventures of merlin jones 1964 leon ames. Published may 1964 this is a 1shot, a complete story in 1 comic. 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. It is a breezy, but likable comedy film that makes good use of successful elements from other live action disney productions of the time.
Complete list of walt disney movies how many have you seen. Misadventures of merlin jones opens the new york times. This film led to a 1965 sequel called the monkeys uncle. The misadventures of merlin jones synopsis student tommy kirk reads girlfriends annette funicello mind, then judges leon ames. Voir the misadventures of merlin jones 1964 film streamiz. This is a list of films released under the walt disney pictures, this list is organized by. Misadventures of merlin jones, the 1964 original movie poster. Voir the misadventures of merlin jones streaming complete. Merlin jones does this and more in this hysterical film. 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. However, his experiments land him in deep trouble with the law. The misadventures of merlin jones film by stevenson 1964.
Misadventures of merlin jones comic books for sale. The film resulted in a musical hit for annette funicello the title song, written by the sherman brothers. The film is a sequel to the 1964 film the misadventures of merlin jones. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 full synopsis. The misadventures of merin jones had been a big hit for disney in 64. Treasures from the disney vault archives the disworld. Walt disneys the misadventures of merlin jones 1964.
Apr 19, 2016 the misadventures of merlin jones was the eighth of nineteen disney films directed by robert stevenson, dating back to johnny tremain 1957. Misadventures of merlin jones 1964 27x41 one sheet walt. Misadventures of merlin jones, the tommy kirk and annette funicello star as the sweethearts of midvale college in this wacky, laughfilled campus romp. 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. Merlin jones, a precocious and intelligent highschool boy, experiments with hypnosis and creates a. Also successful was the misadventures of merlin jones 1964, with tommy kirk as a brilliant teenaged inventor. The misadventures of merlin jones is a 1964 disney movie starring tommy kirk, leon ames, and annette funicello. It is a breezy, but likable comedy film that makes good use. My fair lady won the academy award for best picture. 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.
The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Tommy kirk and annette funicello star as the sweethearts of midvale college in this wacky, laughfilled campus romp. They felt that the quality was poor for a disney film and that none of the actors seemed interested. Taking from walt disneys masterpiece the misadventures of merlin jones fully restored special limited edition 1997 vhs. Aug, 2011 the misadventures of merlin jones was released on january 22nd, 1964.
Merlin jones, a precocious and intelligent highschool boy, experiments with. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 directed by. 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. Read the the misadventures of merlin jones movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Funicello plays his girlfriend and sings the films title song, accompanied by. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 the movie database. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 feature length.
The adventures of annette and merlin jonessparky moore1964. It is a familyoriented comedy about a high school boy who experiments with hypnosis and creates a mindreading machine. 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. 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. 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. 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. Misadventures of merlin jones, the dvd 1963 dvd empire. Updated alltime film champs, variety, 9 january 1974 p 60. Buena vista 1964 the misadventures of merlin jones. 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. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 my live action. Please note figure is rentals accruing to distributors. Gcd issue walt disneys the misadventures of merlin.
The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 rotten tomatoes. Watch the misadventures of merlin jones full movie in hd visit movie 64873 merlin jones, a precocious and intelligent highschool. Apr 03, 2019 and that was the misadventures of merlin jones. Australian vhs trailer for the 1964 disney comedy the misadventures of merlin jones, directed by robert stevenson, starring tommy kirk and annette funicello. Buena vista 1964 the misadventures of merlin jones 1964 logo hd ultron. A complete list of every liveaction theatrical film ever made by disney. Mar 31, 2017 walt disneys the misadventures of merlin jones by carey, mary, 1964, whitman pub. The misadventures of merlin jones full movie youtube.
Each of the detailed ratings you select will result in a cumulative score for this film. I know that that was the point of the film, but somehow it doesnt work. Other articles where the misadventures of merlin jones is discussed. The misadventures of merlin jones was among numerous disney films of its era to be set at a fictional college beginning with the letter m. Overview of the misadventures of merlin jones, 1964, directed by robert stevenson, with tommy kirk, annette funicello, leon ames, at turner classic movies. The adventures of annette and merlin jonessparky moore1964 this had to have been confusing for young film fans who were also comic book readers. Watch the misadventures of merlin jones prime video. Buy monkeys uncle movie posters from movie poster shop. Promocion film servicio account moved to foreign 3,562 views. Critics were confused by the two separated plots and instantly recognized this as two unaired episodes of the wonderful world of color. 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.
Walt disneys the misadventures of merlin jones cover 1. Merlin jones is a bit of an odd but brainy student at midvale college. 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. Merlin jones, a precocious and intelligent highschool boy, experiments with hypnosis and creates a mindreading machine. 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. Midvale college is in fear of losing its college football team.
We played board games, ate popcorn then settled into watching walt disney presents. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 cast and crew. The misadventures of merlin jones was released on january 22nd, 1964. From trying to solve what appears to be a horrendous burglary and murder plot to having a chimpnapping charge. Misadventures of merlin jones 1964 movie comics comic books. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 the film plays like it was two episodes of a tv show strung together. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 turner classic movies. With tommy kirk, annette funicello, leon ames, arthur oconnell. Honestly, it feels like two or more different films put together. The misadventures of merlin jones is a 1964 walt disney production starring tommy kirk and annette funicello. Wikimedia commons has media related to films of the united states, 1964. Watch the misadventures of merlin jones now on your favorite device. 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. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership.
Watch the misadventures of merlin jones full movie in hd visit merlin jones, a precocious and intelligent highschool. Kirk plays a college student who experiments with mindreading and hypnotism, leading to runins with a local judge. 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. Direct to video and dcoms are not included in this list. Greece transliterated title o klironomos tou afirimenou kou kathigitou. The misadventures of merlin jones 1964 directed by robert. Read the full synopsis 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 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.
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