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16 March 1961 (USA) moreTagline:
The funniest discovery since laughter!! [1976 re-release UK] morePlot:
A college professor invents an anti-gravity substance which a corrupt businessman wants for himself. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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An old-fashioned, unsophisticated, excellent family comedy. more (22 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Fred MacMurray | ... | Prof. Ned Brainard | |
| Nancy Olson | ... | Betsy Carlisle | |
| Keenan Wynn | ... | Alonzo P. Hawk | |
| Tommy Kirk | ... | Biff Hawk | |
| Leon Ames | ... | President Rufus Daggett | |
| Elliott Reid | ... | Prof. Shelby Ashton | |
| Edward Andrews | ... | Defense Secretary | |
| David Lewis | ... | Gen. Singer | |
| Jack Mullaney | ... | Air Force Captain | |
| Belle Montrose | ... | Mrs. Chatsworth | |
| Wally Brown | ... | Coach Elkins | |
| Wally Boag | ... | TV Newsman | |
| Don Ross | ... | Lenny | |
| Forrest Lewis | ... | Officer Kelley | |
| James Westerfield | ... | Officer Hanson |
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92 minCountry:
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Certification:
USA:Approved (certificate #19680) (original rating) | Canada:G (video rating) | USA:G (re-rating) (1974) | Australia:G | Finland:K-8 | UK:UFilming Locations:
Renwick Gym, Pomona College - 333 N. College Way, Claremont, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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The song "Medfield Fight Song" was written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, the first of many they would write for Disney. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the Hawks are chasing Professor Brainard and Betsy, the two policemen are shown approaching the area in their squad car, a 1956 Ford. However, when they arrive on the scene, they are driving a 1960 Ford. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Crawling Eye (#2.1)" (1989) moreSoundtrack:
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My wife and I saw this with our four young sons when it was first released, and we thought it was great. We have seen it several times since, and it is always entertaining. Unlike some critics, I thought Fred MacMurray was perfect in the title role, and the supporting cast was great. The humor may seem a bit unsophisticated and hokey by present day standards, but in my eyes it makes the movie even more enjoyable. Show this film to your unprejudiced younger children and grandchildren and watch them delight in it.