The Misadventures of Merlin Jones

Mar 25, 1964

1h 31m

★ 6.5

BRAWN vs. BRAIN

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.

Genres

Science Fiction

Family

Comedy

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions

The Misadventures of Merlin Jones Trailers

Cast

Merlin Jones

Tommy Kirk

Jennifer

Annette Funicello

Judge Holmsby / Lex Fortas

Leon Ames

Police Captain Loomis

Stuart Erwin

Professor Shattuck

Alan Hewitt

Mrs. Gossett

Connie Gilchrist

Norman, Midvale Football Player

Norman Grabowski

Bailiff

Burt Mustin

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