The Absent-Minded Professor
Comedy • G • 1961 • 1 hr 36 min
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Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn, Tommy Kirk, Leon Ames
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How charming! Fred MacMurray could play any character in the world.
It's a fun movie. But, some modern viewers may find it slow.
Good old fashioned family film. As much fun as any of the more modern takes on the story but significantly more charming.
Vastly superior in madcap innocence and sheer hilarity than its descendant, Flubber.
Believe it or not I saw this prior to 'Flubber.' I thoroughly enjoyed both versions :D
Liked it as a kid but it’s hard not to notice glaring pacing issues. I think kids would be bored to tears by this now
It was alright, but definitely had potential to be better. Not one of my favorite older movies.
Sweet, but didn't realize it was shot in b&w. A bit slow at times, but wholesome fun.
Classic Disney movie
Disney magic at its finest! Classic!
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Bumbling professor Ned Brainard accidentally 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.
Beleaguered professor Ned Brainard has already run into a pile of misfortunes with his discovery of the super-elastic substance "Flubber." Now he hopes to have better luck with a gravity-busting derivative he's dubbed "Flubbergas." Ned's experiments, constantly hampered by government obstruction, earn the consternation of his wife, Betsy. But a game-winning modification to a football uniform may help Ned make the case for his fantastic new invention.
