Dean jones and sandy duncan as a couple who hit the quackpot when their pet lays golden eggs. 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. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. A research scientist brings home a duck from the experimental laboratory and discovers that it lays golden eggs. Disneys dvd release for million dollar duck comes at a time when another film with the words million dollar in its title is very much in the public discourse.
In 1972, an animated version of duncan who contributed her own voice appeared in sandy duncans jekyll and hyde, an episode of the cbs saturday morning cartoon the new scoobydoo movies. Discover the wonderful world of the federal duck stamp contestthe only juried art competition run by the u. The judge dismisses the charges on account of no proof of a duck laying golden eggs, and albert tells the family the golden duck was nice while it lasted, but at least they can keep the duck for their pet, now realizing that his family is more important than wealth. Brother of actress belinda montgomery, lee began his career as a model before venturing into the acting business. It follows several artists sequinclad outcast, young supertalent and favored winner among. 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. Using a familiar formula and familiar faces, disney seemed to be playing it safe with this film. A fairy tale comes to life in this wild disney comedy about a family whose pet duck, after being exposed to radiation, acquires the ability to lay eggs with solid gold yolks, sending the u. The million dollar duck dives into the wonderfully eccentric world of the federal duck stamp contest the only juried art competition run by the u. The million dollar duck 1971 reedited for twopart television presentation.
Research professor albert dooley jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. Watch full episodes, get behind the scenes, meet the cast, and much more. Nevertheless the british film of 1951 and the disney film of 1971 are remarkably similar. He made his debut in the disney film the million dollar duck 1971, before landing a starring role in ben 1972, the sequel to willard 1971. The components of million dollar duck simply leave you wanting more something thats sharper, funnier, clever, or compelling. Animal planet has acquired tv rights while lionsgate will handle a limited theatrical release as well as digital home entertainment and packaged media. The million dollar duck, a feature documentary by brian golden davis, offers a quirky portrait of the microcosm that surrounds the duck stamp, a world of fowl obsession, fierce competition, crushing heartbreak, family dynasty and colorful characters. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and starts laying the proverbial golden eggs. Dramatic trailer for disneys million dollar duck 1971 chuckfuxvi. The 1971 film million dollar duck is all of the following things.
Directed by brian golden davis, the million dollar duck received the coveted audience award for best documentary feature in addition to the. In the 60s, actor dean jones found himself the preferred leading man in a long string of disney liveaction films, paired alongside everything from grapepicking monkeys to lovable volkswagens to a humongous great dane who thought he was a dachshund. A favorite duck the million dollar duck animal planet. Feb 04, 20 most annoying film title music ever i had the misfortune to show this movie for over 3 weeks when i worked at a cinema. If million dollar duck falls short in inventiveness, this small serving of comfort food satisfies with ample amounts of warmhearted cheer. To save it from being put to death, professor albert dooley takes home a. Cashing in on newfound riches becomes a sidesplitting scramble as the secret gets out and friends, neighbors, and government tmen mount an all. He discovers some very venomous water moccasins, the kind that could kill a person with one bite. Walt disneys the million dollar duck opening titles 1971 duration.
Jan 04, 2012 research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. The million dollar duck 1971 official trailer, organic. The million dollar duck 1971 is a comedy, family movie starring dean jones and sandy duncan. The million dollar duck follows the humorous and heartfelt journey of six wildlife artists competing to win the federal duck stamp contestthe. The goose that laid the golden eggs inspired million dollar duck. Million dollar duck 1971 herbie the love bug appearance. The judge then advises jimmy, one word of caution, son. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and casually starts laying the proverbial golden eggs. During the climactic scene when dooley is chasing the duck, we see a volkswagen beetle.
The million dollar duck 1971 is the first of three movies that film critic gene siskel walked out on during his professional career. Million dollar duck 1971 walt disney productions zany comedy for 1971 drew inspiration from aesops fables. While the streamer is the home to the house of mouses new slate of original content, from a handful of marvel and star wars shows like the mandalorian. Professor dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as. The million dollar duck 1971 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The million dollar duck 1971 the million dollar duck. The magical world of disney the million dollar duck. Staring lee harcourt montgomery, joe flynn, tony roberts and sandy duncan. Brian golden davis is raising funds for the million dollar duck the duck stamp documentary on kickstarter. Million dollar duck the 1971 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.
They take great care in handling the alligators and one even gets smoochy lovin from paul. Stream the million dollar duck free with your tv subscription. Known as one of the most effective conservation programs ever initiated, the federal duck stamp contest has simultaneously spawned a unique american movement brimming with talent, ego, art. This unofficial remake of the douglas fairbanks jr vehicle mr drakes duck from disney provides yet another twist on the nutty professor story. Walt disneys the million dollar duck opening titles 1971. About the million dollar duck the million dollar duck. This time around, jones took second billing to a mallard with remarkable abilities in the 1971 comedy, the million dollar duck. The other two were the horror film maniac 1980 and the comedy black sheep 1996. Minnesotans who have dominated the duck stamp art competition in recent years.
Six wildlife artists look to take the top prize in the federal duck stamp contest, the sole juried art competition that is decided by the u. With dean jones, sandy duncan, joe flynn, tony roberts. Animal planet will premiere the awardwinning film, the million dollar duck, on wed. Dramatic trailer for disneys million dollar duck 1971. Nov 10, 2019 heres every star wars, marvel, pixar and disney movie, tv show and animated classic coming to disney plus at launch on november 12th, 2019.
The million dollar duck 1971 the movie database tmdb. Aug 25, 2017 million dollar duck 1971 herbie the love bug appearance. Screencap gallery for the million dollar duck 1971 480p dvd, disney live action. Research professor albert dooley is stuck with pastdue bills and one dense lab duck. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and. A movie about a duck who begins laying eggs with solid gold yolks after. A fairy tale comes to life in this wild disney comedy about a family whose pet duck, after being exposed to radiation, acquires the ability to lay eggs with solid gold yolks, sending the. It was directed by vincent mceveety, and stars dean jones, sandy duncan and joe flynn. When an ordinary duck is accidentally zapped with radiation and starts laying golden eggs, everyone scrambles to capture the rare bird. Million dollar duck dvd, 2005 for sale online ebay. Aug 09, 2014 research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. It aired on the the wonderful world of disney television show in 1974, 79, and 82. Professor dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as a toy for his son, but soon finds out that it. Frequent disney goofball dean jones plays a financially strapped science professor who cant seem to make ends meet.
Paul and jimmy are determined to catch an 8toed alligator. It has the same license plate number herbies from disneys the love bug, dean jones most popular movie ever. 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. The million dollar duck follows the humorous and heartfelt journey of six wildlife artists competing to win the federal duck stamp contestthe only juried art competition run by the u. Most annoying film title music ever i had the misfortune to show this movie for over 3 weeks when i worked at a cinema. Jan 05, 2010 dramatic trailer for disneys million dollar duck 1971 chuckfuxvi. A mother gator is determined to fight to the death to protect her young.
Million dollar duck on dvd 786936279399 from disney buena vista. The gator boys are participating in a live road show for charity and must transport some gators for the event. The million dollar duck 1971 posters the movie database. In 1976, she gueststarred on the six million dollar man and the bionic woman playing the role of gillian in the return of bigfoot episodes. Its as if the disney programmers were temporarily hypnotized into believing that stupid good family fun. Released 2016, the million dollar duck stars adamgrimm, robmcbroom, deedeemurry, rebekahnastav the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 11 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. Research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. 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. Mar 28, 2015 walt disney productions zany comedy for 1971 drew inspiration from aesops fables. With adam grimm, rob mcbroom, dee dee murry, rebekah nastav. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email.
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