Never a Dull Moment (1968 film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Never a Dull Moment |
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| Directed by | Jerry Paris |
| Produced by | Ron Miller |
| Written by | AJ Carothers |
| Starring | Dick Van Dyke Edward G. Robinson Dorothy Provine |
| Music by | Robert F. Brunner |
| Cinematography | William E. Snyder |
| Editing by | Marsh Hendry |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | June 26, 1968 |
| Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $4,150,000 (US/ Canada rentals) |
Never a Dull Moment is a fun comedy and crime film from Walt Disney Productions. It came out in 1968. The movie stars Dick Van Dyke and Edward G. Robinson. It was directed by Jerry Paris.
The story was written by AJ Carothers. It was based on a book by John Godey. Other actors in the film include Dorothy Provine, Henry Silva, and Slim Pickens. A famous cartoonist, Floyd Gottfredson, even created a special comic strip for the movie!
This film was shown in theaters again on April 15, 1977. It played alongside a shorter version of the 1945 Disney film The Three Caballeros.
What's the Story About?
Imagine being an actor named Jack Albany (Dick Van Dyke). One day, he's mistaken for a dangerous criminal called Ace Williams! This mix-up leads him into a wild adventure.
Jack is taken to a secret mansion. It belongs to a powerful gangster named Leo Smooth (Edward G. Robinson). Jack has to pretend to be Ace. He does this because there are many tough guys around.
He soon learns he's part of a big plan. The gangsters want to steal a huge painting. It's called "Field of Sunflowers." This painting is 40 feet long!
Luckily, Jack meets Sally (Dorothy Provine). She is a kind art teacher. Jack hopes she can help him. But first, she needs to believe his crazy story!
Things get even crazier when the real Ace Williams (Jack Elam) shows up! This makes it much harder for Jack to keep up his fake identity.
In the end, Jack Albany uses his cleverness. He outsmarts the bad guys. He stops the robbery and saves the day!
Meet the Characters!
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play in Never a Dull Moment:
- Dick Van Dyke as Jack Albany
- Edward G. Robinson as Leo Joseph Smooth
- Dorothy Provine as Sally Inwood
- Henry Silva as Frank Boley
- Joanna Cook Moore as Melanie Smooth
- Tony Bill as Florian
- Slim Pickens as Cowboy Schaeffer
- Jack Elam as Ace Williams
- Ned Glass as Rinzy Tobreski
- Richard Bakalyan as Bobby Macoon
- Mickey Shaughnessy as Francis
- Philip Coolidge as Fingers Felton
- James Millhollin as Museum Director
