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

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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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