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Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself

Jan 1, 1962
0h 42m
★ 4.0

Overview

In “Mr. Tompkins Learns the Facts of Life”, Mr. Tompkins learns about biology. In a wild and entertaining dream, his creator, author George Gamow, sends him through his own blood steam to investigate how his body really functions. Professor Igor Gamow and legendary filmmaker, Stan Brakhage, made the film “Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself” based on George Gamow’s book. The film includes an introduction by George Gamow, himself.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Western Cine Service, Inc.

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Cast

Don Weygandt

Mr. Tompkins

Don Weygandt

Robert Benson

Dr. Streets

Robert Benson

Aldine Weygant

Mrs. Tompkins

Aldine Weygant

Elfriede Gamov

A Nurse

Elfriede Gamov