Financial analysis of the million dollar duck 1971 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Feathers will be ruffled and some egos will be bruised, but for one. To me, the million dollar duck is a testament to the notion that man does not live by bread alone. After work in the play the boy freind she and husband bruce scott made. The million dollar duck 1971 official trailer, organic. But who would expect a film called the million dollar duck to be so objectionable. The million dollar duck 1971 full part 1 of 19 youtube. When this film was shot in 1970,there was no one on california tv hotter than 24 year old broadway star sandy duncan. 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.
Can you watch the million dollar duck with a streaming service. A research scientist brings home a duck from his experimental laboratory and discovers that it lays golden eggs. Professor dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as. Most annoying film title music ever i had the misfortune to show this movie for over 3 weeks when i worked at a cinema. A research scientist brings home a duck from the experimental laboratory and discovers that it lays golden eggs. Walt disneys the million dollar duck opening titles 1971 duration. The million dollar duck is a 1970s family comedy from disney entertainment. The million dollar duck 1971 the movie database tmdb.
It was directed by vincent mceveety, and stars dean jones, sandy duncan and joe flynn. The million dollar duck 1971 the million dollar duck. The film was directed by vincent mceveety the untouchables, gunsmoke, star trek and starring, dean jones, sandy duncan, joe flynn, tony roberts, james gregory, lee montgomery. In 1971, jones scored a golden globe nomination for his role as professor albert dooley in the golden egglaying comedy the million dollar duck.
Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 3 days to finish once started. This time around, jones took second billing to a mallard with remarkable abilities in the 1971 comedy, the million dollar duck. The million dollar duck is a film directed by vincent mceveety with dean jones, sandy duncan, joe flynn, tony roberts, year. But their actions catch the attention of federal agents, led by james gregory as rutledge, who want to know how these private citizens are coming into possession of this gold. Honey buddies, by director alex simmons, won the audience award for narrative feature. Animal planet has acquired tv rights while lionsgate will handle a limited theatrical release as well as digital home entertainment and packaged media. Research professor albert dooley jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. Walt disneys the million dollar duck opening titles 1971.
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 million dollar duck 1971 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In this deleted scene, jimmy gets a call about snakes in someones backyard. The million dollar duck will likely amuse you regardless of your thoughts on the overall effort. Albert dooley dean jones is a research scientist who brings home a duck as a pet for his young son jimmy lee montgomery after the bird accidentally gets exposed to radiation while at the. The 22nd slamdance film festival named the million dollar duck the winner of both the jury award and audience award for documentary feature on thursday. 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.
A mother gator is determined to fight to the death to protect her young. Watch full episodes, get behind the scenes, meet the cast, and much more. It aired on the the wonderful world of disney television show in 1974, 79, and 82. In 1969,she had done a series of tv commericals for united bank of california. Dean jones stars in 1971 film the million dollar duck. Dean jones and sandy duncan as a couple who hit the quackpot when their pet lays golden eggs. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and casually starts laying the proverbial golden eggs. 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.
Im sure not too many of the kids or even the parents that took their kids to see the million dollar duck back in 1971 would realize that the british film mister drakes duck was the inspiration for this disney film. The million dollar duck 1971 reedited for twopart television presentation. The million dollar duck is a humorous and quirky film that reveals the excitement and tension around the art competition that has brought in over 800 million dollars to protect americas wetlands. Stream the million dollar duck free with your tv subscription. Bedknobs and broomsticks robert stevenson, 1971 opening duration. My foremost concern is for the animals involved with this film. 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. If million dollar duck falls short in inventiveness, this small serving of comfort food satisfies with ample amounts of warmhearted cheer. Find out where to watch it online and stream the million dollar duck with a free trial today.
It is a movie about a duck that gets an overdose of radiation and starts laying golden eggs. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. The legendarily bad 1971 film million dollar duck is on. When an ordinary duck is accidentally zapped with radiation and starts laying golden eggs, everyone scrambles to capture the rare bird. Watch disneyland season 21, episode 1 the million dollar duck 1. Staring lee harcourt montgomery, joe flynn, tony roberts and sandy duncan. After all, if gene siskel walked out of this one in 1971, chances are slim that it survives modern reappraisal. The magical world of disney the million dollar duck. Research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. He discovers some very venomous water moccasins, the kind that could kill a person with one bite. No attractions or regular character meets pertaining directly to the million dollar duck are featured at either walt disney world or disneyland. Paul and jimmy are determined to catch an 8toed alligator.
The million dollar duck 1971 financial information. Nevertheless the british film of 1951 and the disney film of 1971 are remarkably similar. 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. Surefire disney fun starring classic comedians dean jones, sandy. 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. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Screencap gallery for the million dollar duck 1971 480p dvd, disney liveaction. 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. And 1971s the million dollar duck is assuredly one of the studios very worst. Million dollar duck on dvd 786936279399 from disney buena vista. How to watch the million dollar duck 1971 streaming.
The million dollar duck 1971 is a comedy, family movie starring dean jones and sandy duncan. Million dollar duck dvd, 2005 for sale online ebay. Watch the million dollar duck online 1971 movie yidio. The million dollar duck is standard liveaction disney fare from this period. With dean jones, sandy duncan, joe flynn, tony roberts. Surefire disney fun starring classic comedians dean jones, sandy duncan and joe flynn. 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. Read the full synopsis of the million dollar duck, 1971, directed by vincent mceveety, with dean jones, sandy duncan, joe flynn, at turner classic movies. So naturally albert and his lawyer buddy fred tony roberts get dollar signs in their eyes. The framing of the opening credits sequence suggests this is an open matte presentation, as none of the names or the ward kimball animation approaches the top or bottom fifths of the frame. The million dollar duck 1971 posted on december 15, 2017 1 comment. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and. To save it from being put to death, professor albert dooley takes home a. A favorite duck the million dollar duck animal planet.
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