Movie

The Misadventures of Merlin Jones

Released: March 25, 1964 (1964)

Runtime: 91 minutes

Genres: Science Fiction, Family, Comedy

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Burt Mustin as Bailiff
Age at release: 80
Connie Gilchrist as Mrs. Gossett
Age at release: 68
Leon Ames as Judge Holmsby / Lex Fortas
Age at release: 62
Stuart Erwin as Police Captain Loomis
Age at release: 61
Alan Hewitt as Professor Shattuck
Age at release: 49
Norman Grabowski as Norman, Midvale Football Player
Age at release: 31
Tommy Kirk as Merlin Jones
Age at release: 22
Annette Funicello as Jennifer
Age at release: 21