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Title: The Absent Minded Professor (1961)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Fred MacMurray | ... | Professor Ned Brainard | |
| Nancy Olson | ... | Betsy Carlisle | |
| Keenan Wynn | ... | Alonzo P. Hawk | |
| Tommy Kirk | ... | Biff Hawk | |
| Leon Ames | ... | President Rufus Daggett | |
| Elliott Reid | ... | Professor Shelby Ashton | |
| Edward Andrews | ... | Defense Secretary | |
| David Lewis | ... | General Singer | |
| Jack Mullaney | ... | Air Force Captain | |
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| Wally Brown | ... | Coach Elkins | |
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Forrest Lewis | ... | Police Officer Kelley |
| James Westerfield | ... | Police Officer Hanson | |
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A bumbling professor accidently invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes that can allow jumps of amazing heights and enables a modified Model-T to fly. Unfortunately, no one is interested in the material except for Alonzo Hawk, a corrupt businessman who wants to steal the material for himself. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@execulink.com>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 March 1961 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Renwick Gym, Pomona College - 333 N. College Way, Claremont, California, USA See more »Edit
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$2,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
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It has been years since I have seen this movie! I am glad to see that it is still fun and my girls really enjoyed (4 & 6). What was kinda neat was that the Alonzo Hawk character also returns in Herbie Rides Again (same actor, same personality). Small coincidence, because the movie was also directed by Robert Stevenson.
So, if you are looking for a film that will not offend, and offer a few chuckles and will captivate your child's attention, check out The Absent Minded Professor.
Also, IMHO, do not wast time with the Flubber remake.
Cheers
C