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The Absent-Minded Professor is a 1961 American film distributed by Walt Disney Productions based on the short story A Situation of Gravity, by Samuel W. Taylor. The title character was based in part on Hubert Alyea, a professor emeritus of chemistry at Princeton University, who was known as "Dr. Boom" for his explosive demonstrations. The film was a huge success at the box-office, and two years later became the first Disney film to have a sequel, 1963's Son of Flubber.
- Number of Movies: 2
- Revenue: $22,129,412
Featured Cast
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Ned Brainard
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Betsy Carlisle, Betsy Brainard
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Alonzo P. Hawk
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Biff Hawk
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A.J. Allen, Fire Chief
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Rufus Daggett
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Shelby Ashton
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Judge Murdock
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Defense Secretary
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Mr. Hurley
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General Singer
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Mr. Hummel
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Air Force Captain
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Sportscaster
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Directing
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Writing
March 16, 1961
Bumbling professor Ned Brainard accidentally invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes that can allow jumps of amazing heights and enables a modified Model-T to fly. Unfortunately, no one is interested in the material except for Alonzo Hawk, a corrupt businessman who wants to steal the material for himself.
January 16, 1963
Beleaguered professor Ned Brainard has already run into a pile of misfortunes with his discovery of the super-elastic substance "Flubber." Now he hopes to have better luck with a gravity-busting derivative he's dubbed "Flubbergas." Ned's experiments, constantly hampered by government obstruction, earn the consternation of his wife, Betsy. But a game-winning modification to a football uniform may help Ned make the case for his fantastic new invention.