The Misadventures of Merlin Jones_
"BRAWN vs. BRAIN"
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.
Starring
Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Leon Ames
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Misadventures of Merlin Jones was released 62 years ago in 1964.
Overview
Merlin Jones, a precocious and intelligent high-school boy, experiments with hypnosis and creates a mind-reading machine. However, his experiments land him i...
The Misadventures of Merlin Jones is a Science Fiction, Family, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (8)
Tommy Kirk
Merlin Jones
Annette Funicello
Jennifer
Leon Ames
Judge Holmsby / Lex Fortas
Stuart Erwin
Police Captain Loomis
Alan Hewitt
Professor Shattuck
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Gossett
Norman Grabowski
Norman, Midvale Football Player
Burt Mustin
Bailiff
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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.
How long is The Misadventures of Merlin Jones?
The Misadventures of Merlin Jones has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in The Misadventures of Merlin Jones?
The cast of The Misadventures of Merlin Jones includes Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Leon Ames, Stuart Erwin, Alan Hewitt.
What is the rating of The Misadventures of Merlin Jones?
The Misadventures of Merlin Jones has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 26 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Science Fiction
Family
Comedy