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The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964)

Movie ★ 6.6 91 min

Science Fiction Family Comedy

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.

Robert Stevenson Director

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Released
March 25, 1964
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt0058355
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Cast

Tommy Kirk Tommy Kirk Merlin Jones Annette Funicello Annette Funicello Jennifer Leon Ames Leon Ames Judge Holmsby / Lex Fortas Stuart Erwin Stuart Erwin Police Captain Loomis Alan Hewitt Alan Hewitt Professor Shattuck Connie Gilchrist Connie Gilchrist Mrs. Gossett Norman Grabowski Norman Grabowski Norman, Midvale Football Player Burt Mustin Burt Mustin Bailiff

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Misadventures of Merlin Jones about?
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.
Who directed The Misadventures of Merlin Jones?
The Misadventures of Merlin Jones was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in The Misadventures of Merlin Jones?
The Misadventures of Merlin Jones stars Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Leon Ames, Stuart Erwin.
When was The Misadventures of Merlin Jones released?
The Misadventures of Merlin Jones is a 1964 science fiction, family, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Misadventures of Merlin Jones?
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