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. Every year the federal duck stamp contest takes place and individuals compete in this u. This is one of only two ratings dating back to 1968 that still exists today. It aired on the the wonderful world of disney television show in 1974, 79, and 82. We enjoy downloading these movies from amazon video on demand its. 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.
The million dollar duck 1971 is a comedy, family movie starring dean jones and sandy duncan. Scientist albert dooley dean jones struggles to pay the bills. Million dollar duck 1971 herbie the love bug appearance. Jim williams has been watching birds and writing about their antics since before gilligans island went into reruns. Cartoon hd does not store any streaming content on its server.
A research scientist brings home a duck from the experimental laboratory and discovers that it lays golden. 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. Searching for costumes for their next production, desmond and q. The components of million dollar duck simply leave you wanting more something thats sharper, funnier, clever, or compelling. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Animal planet has acquired tv rights while lionsgate will handle a limited theatrical release as well as digital home entertainment and packaged media. When an ordinary duck is accidentally zapped with radiation and starts laying golden eggs, everyone scrambles to capture the rare bird. Million dollar duck documentary to air on animal planet. And 1971s the million dollar duck is assuredly one of the studios very worst. How to shop with us beathome essentials curbside pickup free virtual. Dramatic trailer for disneys million dollar duck 1971 chuckfuxvi. Join him for his unique insights, his everyday adventures and an open. Million dollar duck is currently available on dvd, where it is presented in fullscreen. 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.
Research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. Frequent disney goofball dean jones plays a financially strapped science professor who cant seem to make ends meet. Disneys dvd release for million dollar duck comes at a time when another film with the words million dollar in its title is very much in the public discourse. Research professor albert dooley jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. The million dollar duck 1971 the million dollar duck. Released 2016, the million dollar duck stars adam grimm, rob mcbroom, dee dee murry, rebekah nastav the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 11 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Xvidpugwash standard definition movies, that were made last century, ripped from a retail source dvdrip, bdrip, excluding r5 dvdrips. Stream the million dollar duck free with your tv subscription. Nevertheless the british film of 1951 and the disney film of 1971 are remarkably similar. The million dollar duck 1971 official trailer, organic. His kid wants a puppy, his wife is a dizzy ditzball, and his boss has ordered him to. Download link in last page to watch or download movie. Youtube, directv, microsoft store as download or rent it on vudu, amazon.
The presentation is an open matte vhs master that features dust, scratches and excess grain. The million dollar duck is standard liveaction disney fare from this period. Staring lee harcourt montgomery, joe flynn, tony roberts and sandy duncan. During the climactic scene when dooley is chasing the duck, we see a volkswagen beetle. The million dollar duck 1971 the movie database tmdb. There is no content that would be objectionable to most parents. All of the movies are available in the superior hd quality. The million dollar duck sign in with your tv provider. Million dollar duck the 1971 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. The million dollar duck follows the humorous and heartfelt journey of six wildlife artists competing to win the federal duck stamp contest the only juried art competition run by the u. Research professor albert dooley is stuck with pastdue bills and one dense lab duck. A research scientist brings home a duck from his experimental laboratory and discovers that it lays golden eggs. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations.
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. Dramatic trailer for disneys million dollar duck 1971 youtube. Million dollar duck on dvd 786936279399 from disney buena vista. 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. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 48 hours to finish it. Watch full episodes, get behind the scenes, meet the cast, and much more. The million dollar duck synopsis the history of the federal duck stamp contest, the only art competition run by the u. The other two were the horror film maniac 1980 and the comedy black sheep 1996. A fairy tale comes to life in this wild disney comedy about a family whose pet duck, after being exposed to radiation, acquires the ability to lay eggs with solid gold yolks, sending the. Animal planet will premiere the awardwinning film, the million dollar duck, on wed. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and casually starts laying the proverbial golden eggs. So naturally albert and his lawyer buddy fred tony roberts get dollar signs in their eyes. The history of the federal duck stamp contest, the only juried, art competition run by the u. Disneys classic 1971 comedy about the goose that lay the golden eggs.
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. Walt disneys the million dollar duck opening titles 1971. 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. Usa the million dollar duck is an awardwinning documentary film that focuses on. Slamdance documentary feature the million dollar duck has been acquired by discovery communications animal planet and lionsgate for distribution in the u. If million dollar duck falls short in inventiveness, this small serving of comfort food satisfies with ample amounts of warmhearted cheer. Walt disneys the million dollar duck opening titles 1971 garypleace. A more recent restoration was done that is available digitally in hd on itunes. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with. The million dollar duck 1971 is the first of three movies that film critic gene siskel walked out on during his professional career. It was directed by vincent mceveety, and stars dean jones, sandy duncan and joe flynn. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and.