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A college professor invents an anti-gravity substance which a corrupt businessman wants for himself.A college professor invents an anti-gravity substance which a corrupt businessman wants for himself.A college professor invents an anti-gravity substance which a corrupt businessman wants for himself.
- Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 1 win & 8 nominations total
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- TriviaAt the height of the film's popularity, "Time" Magazine printed the "Disney" special effects department's recipe for Flubber, as used in the movie. It read as follows: "To one pound of salt water taffy add one heaping tablespoon polyurethane foam, one cake crumbled yeast. Mix till smooth, allow to rise. Then pour into saucepan over one cup cracked rice with one cup water. Add topping of molasses. Boil till lid lifts and says 'Qurlp'." It is not recorded whether this also carried the standard warning "do not try this at home".
- GoofsWhen the Hawks are chasing Professor Brainard and Betsy, the two policemen are shown approaching the area in their squad car, a 1956 Ford. However, when they arrive on the scene, they are driving a 1960 Ford.
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Prof. Ned Brainard: Let's see, flying rubber... Flubber!
- Alternate versionsAlso available in a colorized version (made in 1986 and later in 1997), on TV, VHS, DVD and Blu-Ray.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Magical World of Disney: The Absent-Minded Professor: Part 1 (1979)
- SoundtracksMedfield Fight Song
Written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
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Better than "Flubber," that's for sure...
The Absent Minded Professor
Classic family from from Walt Disney that stars Fred MacMurray in the title role as a rather forgetful and absent minded professor who invents a strange putty substance that drives him and his close contacts bonkers. The movie is much more inspired, likable and family-friendly (not to mention funnier and more charming) than the remake starring Robin Williams, which was written by John Hughes long after his career had fallen downwards. This version is the definitive version--don't let the kiddies convince you to rent the other one before you see this one!
**** / *****
Classic family from from Walt Disney that stars Fred MacMurray in the title role as a rather forgetful and absent minded professor who invents a strange putty substance that drives him and his close contacts bonkers. The movie is much more inspired, likable and family-friendly (not to mention funnier and more charming) than the remake starring Robin Williams, which was written by John Hughes long after his career had fallen downwards. This version is the definitive version--don't let the kiddies convince you to rent the other one before you see this one!
**** / *****
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- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
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By what name was The Absent Minded Professor (1961) officially released in India in English?
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