The Wacky World of Dr. Morgus (1962)

Horror | 1962

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HISTORY

Filmed in New Orleans, with additional shooting in Kiln, Mississippi, and Kenner, Louisiana. Sid Noel is also known as Noel Rideau. ...

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Filmed in New Orleans, with additional shooting in Kiln, Mississippi, and Kenner, Louisiana. Sid Noel is also known as Noel Rideau.

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DETAILS
Premiere Information:
New Orleans opening: 1 Nov 1962
Production Date:

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United States
SYNOPSIS

In his New Orleans French Quarter laboratory, Dr. Alexander Morgus invents an "instant people" machine, capable of turning people into sand and then restoring them. Bruno, unscrupulous ruler of Microvania, uses the machine to place 300 spies in the United States, hoping to steal American secrets and sell them on the world espionage market, thereby enriching his country. Top spy Mona Speekla, responsible for obtaining the services of Morgus and utilizing his invention for Bruno, falls in love with reporter Pencils McCane, who helps to thwart the evil ruler's ...

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In his New Orleans French Quarter laboratory, Dr. Alexander Morgus invents an "instant people" machine, capable of turning people into sand and then restoring them. Bruno, unscrupulous ruler of Microvania, uses the machine to place 300 spies in the United States, hoping to steal American secrets and sell them on the world espionage market, thereby enriching his country. Top spy Mona Speekla, responsible for obtaining the services of Morgus and utilizing his invention for Bruno, falls in love with reporter Pencils McCane, who helps to thwart the evil ruler's plans.

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AFI Life Achievement Award

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