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Review by Christopher O

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Review of The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964) by Christopher O — 18 Jul 2007

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This movie is cute and a good family film for everyone, especially if you were a fan of Annette Funicello before she got involved with the peanut butter.

This review of The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964) was written by Christopher O on 18 Jul 2007.

The Misadventures of Merlin Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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