The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964)

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.

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Cast: Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Leon Ames, Stuart Erwin, Alan Hewitt, Connie Gilchrist, Norman Grabowski, Burt Mustin

Genres: Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Rating: 6.3/10

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