Dramatic trailer for disneys million dollar duck 1971. The one thing i find annoying in the movie is that his wife is portrayed as very. His wife, katie sandy duncan, gets a recipe for applesauce wrong and gives it to her husband to take to. Whats the story million dollar duck dives into the wonderfully eccentric world of the federal duck stamp contestthe only juried art competition run by the u. Ages 4 and older lynn gibson professor dooley dean jones and katie sandy duncan are a married couple that is having a hard time making it financially. Search results for million dollar duck dvd netflix. The million dollar duck full movie movies anywhere. Dean jones, sandy duncan, joe flynn, tony roberts, james gregory, lee hartcourt montgomery, jack kruschen, virginia vincent, jack bender, billy bowles, sammy jackson, arthur hunnicutt, frank wilcox, vincent mceveety, screenplay by roswell rogers, based on a story by ted key. A movie in which a fictional richard nixon shouts get that duck. After all, if gene siskel walked out of this one in 1971, chances are slim that it survives modern reappraisal. Watch the million dollar duck now on your favorite device. Research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills.
Dean jones stars in 1971 film the million dollar duck. With adam grimm, rob mcbroom, dee dee murry, rebekah nastav. Its run time is short too, so give it a watch and decide for yourself. Everything you need to know about million dollar duck movie. Jul 05, 2008 opening credits for the nightly million dollar movie on wortv channel 9 nynj area circa the 70s. The million dollar duck 1971 the million dollar duck. If million dollar duck falls short in inventiveness, this small serving of comfort food satisfies with ample amounts of warmhearted cheer. Purchase the million dollar duck on digital and stream instantly or download offline. The million dollar duck 1971 g 1h 29min comedy, family, scifi 30 june 1971 usa professor dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as a toy for his son, but soon finds out that it lays golden eggs. Dramatic trailer for disneys million dollar duck 1971 youtube. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and. Released 2016, the million dollar duck stars adam grimm, rob mcbroom, dee dee murry, rebekah nastav the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 11 min, and received a score of out of 100 on.
The million dollar duck 2016 movie theaters moviefone. My foremost concern is for the animals involved with this film. If million dollar duck falls short in inventiveness, this small serving of comfort food satisfies with ample amounts. The million dollar duck 1971 full movie 123movies free watch online with english subtitles,stream free the million dollar duck full movie online on. Watch the full length movie of the million dollar duck online or on the fios mobile app.
A research scientist discovers his lab duck now lays golden eggs. His kid wants a puppy, his wife is a dizzy ditzball, and his boss has ordered him to. The history of the federal duck stamp contest, the only art competition run by the u. Million dollar legs is a 1932 american precode comedy film starring jack oakie and w. Whats the story million dollar duck dives into the wonderfully eccentric world of the federal duck stamp contestthe only. The abbot and costello show duck dinner hillarys birthday million dollar refund actors home. The million dollar duck 1971 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The million dollar duck will likely amuse you regardless of your thoughts on the overall effort. The legendarily bad 1971 film million dollar duck is on. Brian golden davis the million dollar duck premiered in park city and centres on the federal duck stamp contest, the only juried art competition run by the us government. Professor dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as a pet for his son, but soon finds out that it lays golden eggs. The story is simple, to save the duck charley professor albert dooley takes home this duck from the lab, not knowing that its a gifted duck, a different duck.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Our family enjoyed this movie at a drivein many years ago and recently, we were able to enjoy it again. Dean jones and sandy duncan as a couple who hit the quackpot when their pet lays golden eggs. Jan 04, 2012 research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. I think the million dollar duck is one of the best movies disney have ever made, it is a classic, a rare gem. Research professor albert dooley jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. It was directed by vincent mceveety, and stars dean jones, sandy duncan and joe flynn. Nov 14, 2019 the 1971 film million dollar duck is all of the following things a movie about a duck who begins laying eggs with solid gold yolks after a mishap at a research facility.
It brought back some very wonderful memories and the fun we had when our children were growing up. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. It is a movie about a duck that gets an overdose of radiation and starts laying golden eggs. A movie roger ebert called one of the most profoundly stupid movies ive ever.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing million dollar duck near you. The film centers on the family of a scientist named albert dooley dean jones who struggles to pay the bills. Jan 24, 2016 the million dollar duck profiles the special breed of artists who compete annually in the federal duck stamp contest. The million dollar duck follows the humorous and heartfelt journey of six wildlife artists competing to win the federal duck stamp contest the only juried art competition run by the u. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and casually starts laying the proverbial golden eggs. Dean jones stars in 1971 film the million dollar duck dean.
No attractions or regular character meets pertaining directly to the million dollar duck are featured at either walt disney world or disneyland. Million dollar duck was one of three movies that film critic gene siskel walked out on during his professional career, the other two being the 1980. A movie about a duck who begins laying eggs with solid gold yolks after a mishap. Research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. Moviechat forums the million dollar duck 1971 discussion yellow sports car yellow sports car posted 10 years ago by kennospam. Watch the million dollar duck online verizon fios tv.
The 1971 film million dollar duck is all of the following things a movie about a duck who begins laying eggs with solid gold yolks after a mishap at a research facility. The million dollar duck 1971 is the first of three movies that film critic gene siskel walked out on during his professional career. Walt disneys the million dollar duck opening titles. The 1971 film million dollar duck is all of the following things. I saw the movie and then i had to make an epic trailer for it. Such lowtech fare is not without touches of brilliance. The history of the federal duck stamp contest, the only juried, art competition run by the u. Its a wholesome movie about the importance of family over wealth, in the madcap comedic style which i so enjoy from disney of the 60s and 70s. Most annoying film title music ever i had the misfortune to show this movie for over 3 weeks when i worked at a cinema. Professor dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as a toy for his son, but soon finds out that it lays golden eggs. Duncan gets to deliver the best lines and does so with great panache.
His kid wants a puppy, his wife is a dizzy ditzball, and his boss has ordered him to get rid of a particularly stupid duck. Things from our past that we thought no longer existed can be found on a daily basis. After an radiation accident, a duck starts laying golden eggs as the secret gets out, the entire town is out to capture the rare bird. Jun 14, 2016 no attractions or regular character meets pertaining directly to the million dollar duck are featured at either walt disney world or disneyland. Yellow sports car the million dollar duck 1971 discussion. This film explores the eccentric nature of the contestants who enter each year for a chance at wildlife art stardom, while also reflecting upon the history and challenges facing the continued existence of this.
The song is taras theme composed by max steiner for gone with the wind. The million dollar duck is a documentary that focuses on the strange and wonderful world of the federal duck stamp contest, the only juried, art competition run by the u. And 1971s the million dollar duck is assuredly one of the studios very worst. The million dollar duck 1971 directed by vincent mceveety. It is also about the people who won the duck, and about how greed and avarice appear in their lives, and about the lesson in love and understanding that the father gets when his son runs away with the duck and. Dean jones is a great everyman and was a staple of disneys movies of that era. Million dollar duck dvd, 2005 for sale online ebay.
Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. Frequent disney goofball dean jones plays a financially strapped science professor who cant seem to make ends meet. The other two were the horror film maniac 1980 and the comedy black sheep 1996. But who would expect a film called the million dollar duck to be so objectionable. Animal planet has acquired tv rights while lionsgate will handle a limited theatrical release as well as digital home entertainment and packaged media.
Under the purview of the fish and wildlife service rather than the postal service, the contest selects the art for each years migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp, better known as the duck stamp. Bill anderson country tony roberts singersongwriter. In 1971, jones scored a golden globe nomination for his role as professor albert dooley in the golden egglaying comedy the million dollar duck. I think the million dollar duck is one of the best movies disney have ever made, it.
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