Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
28 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert StevensonDirector
- Alfred Lewis LevittScreenplay
- Buddy BakerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Tommy KirkMerlin Jones
- Annette FunicelloJennifer
- Leon AmesJudge Holmsby / Lex Fortas
- Stuart ErwinPolice Captain Loomis
- Alan HewittProfessor Shattuck
- Connie GilchristMrs. Gossett
- Norman GrabowskiNorman, Midvale Football Player
- Burt MustinBailiff
Stills
Themes
inventorhypnosismind readingboy genius