A movie that i had the chance to watch recently is an old Disney classic The Monkey's Uncle(1965). This film has the look, and feel of the Disney movies that were produced in the 1960's. The movie stars Tommy Kirk, and Annette Funicello and is a sequel to a 1964 movie; The Mis-Adeventures of Merlin Jones.
Merlin Jones (kirk) is the smartest student at Midvale College. He is given the title from the court of being an "uncle" of a chimpanzee, until he is seen fit to take care of the monkey. His girlfriend Jennifer, (Funicello) has to constantly compete with Merlin's love of science and invention, for his love and attention towards her.
I first came across this movie when i was in Jr. High, and the Disney Channel would have a late night version of the Channel called Vault Disney. This ceases to exist but has been replaced with re-runs of Hannah Montana, and The Suite Life Of Zack and Cody..booo.
This movie is a great look at nostalgia, and a brief glimpse into the world of 1960's Walt Disney inspired films. On a side note look for a cameo from The Beach Boys in the beginning of the movie.
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