Jan 24, 2016 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. Purchase the million dollar duck on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Dee dee murry, of centralia, is one of the artists shown trying to win the coveted spot on the federal duck stamp of 20 in the quirky independent film million dollar duck, airing on animal. The other two were the horror film maniac 1980 and the comedy black sheep 1996. 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.
Jun 15, 2017 brian golden davis is raising funds for the million dollar duck the duck stamp documentary on kickstarter. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. The 1971 film million dollar duck is all of the following things a movie about a duck who begins laying eggs with solid gold yolks after a mishap at a research facility. 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. Million dollar duck film by chance, a white duck in a science lab eats some terrible tasting applesauce, and is exposed to a radiation beam. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and starts laying the proverbial golden eggs. Research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills. Sep 11, 2016 for the documentary film the million dollar duck, 8 p. Sep 14, 2016 the documentary the million dollar duck wings its way to animal planet to unveil the real drama behind the federal duck stamp contest, which was a minor subplot in the coen brothers 1996. Million dollar legs is a 1932 american precode comedy film starring jack oakie and w. A research scientist brings home a duck from the experimental laboratory and discovers that it lays golden eggs. The wife is so stupid in this movie that its almost insulting. Million ducks music production music library instantly license precleared original music for tv, film, advertising, video games, podcast, websites and more.
It is also about the people who won the duck, and about how greed and avarice appear in their lives, and about the lesson in love and understanding that the father gets when his son runs away with the duck and. Dean jones stars in 1971 film the million dollar duck dean. Look at the love parade, the merry widow, duck soup, and the present film, million dollar legs. The duck stamp is among the most successful conservation tools ever created. Sep 14, 2016 the million dollar duck is a humorous and quirky film that reveals the excitement and tension around the art competition that has brought in over 800 million dollars to protect americas wetlands. 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.
About the million dollar duck the million dollar duck. Million dollar duck is a 1971 american comedy film produced by walt disney productions about a goose that lays golden eggs scenario. It is a movie about a duck that gets an overdose of radiation and starts laying golden eggs. Please tell your friends and family to tune in to animal planet for this historic event where a larger audience can learn about the wonderful world of duck stamps for the first time. The million dollar duck 1971 posted on december 15, 2017 1 comment. Seeing dean jones bark at a duck so it can pop an egg out was probably a low point in his acting career. It follows several artists sequinclad outcast, young supertalent and favored winner among. His wife, katie sandy duncan, gets a recipe for applesauce wrong and gives it to her husband to take to. Jan 25, 2016 slamdance documentary feature the million dollar duck has been acquired by discovery communications animal planet and lionsgate for distribution in the u. The documentary the million dollar duck wings its way to animal planet to unveil the real drama behind the federal duck stamp contest, which was a. No attractions or regular character meets pertaining directly to the million dollar duck are featured at either walt disney world or disneyland. An overview of other films like the million dollar duck. Calvin carter, local artist and port nechesgroves high school art teacher, was a finalist in the federal duck stamp contest the year the documentary was filmed.
Brian golden davis is raising funds for the million dollar duck the duck stamp documentary on kickstarter. Million dollar duck film about stamp contest features. The 1996 movie fargo, which won two oscars, worked the federal duck stamp contest into its plot with its dark humor and satire that made the film an instant classic fargo even references multiple contest winners joseph, robert and james hautman, who are all featured in the million dollar duck. Disney wasnt the only studio that saw a market for such comical films mostly during the 1960s through 1980s. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 3 days to finish once started. Research professor albert dooley jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. Jan 04, 2012 research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck. The million dollar duck trailer when an ordinary duck is accidentally zapped with radiation and starts laying golden eggs, everyone scrambles to capture the rare bird. The million dollar duck full movie movies anywhere. In 1971, jones scored a golden globe nomination for his role as professor albert dooley in the golden egglaying comedy the million dollar duck. My foremost concern is for the animals involved with this film. Research professor albert dooley is stuck with pastdue bills and one dense lab duck. The film centers on the family of a scientist named albert dooley dean jones who struggles to pay the bills.
The goose that laid the golden eggs inspired million dollar duck. Using a familiar formula and familiar faces, disney seemed to be playing it safe with this film. Overview of the million dollar duck, 1971, directed by vincent mceveety, with dean jones, sandy duncan, joe flynn, at turner classic movies. Mar 28, 2015 walt disney productions zany comedy for 1971 drew inspiration from aesops fables. September 14, animal planet will be premiering the million dollar duck film through its animal planet presents series at 9 p. Watch the million dollar duck now on your favorite device. The film follows seven characters as they design and paint their entry for the 20 contest, and ends with a two day juried art event where the winning duck is. It premiered at the 2016 slamdance film festival taking home the best documentary and audience award, and will.
The million dollar duck is a silly but fun fantasy comedy. The million dollar duck official trailer 1 2016 documentary. The million dollar duck is a humorous and quirky film that reveals the excitement and tension around the art competition that has brought in over 800 million dollars to protect americas wetlands. The million dollar duck is a humorous and quirky film that reveals the excitement and tension around the art competition that has brought in over 800 million dollars to protect americas wetlands with a duck stamp, said patrice andrews, general manager of animal planet. With adam grimm, rob mcbroom, dee dee murry, rebekah nastav. The million dollar duck has won sparky trophies for the jury award and audience award for documentary feature at the slamdance film festival. Nov 14, 2019 the 1971 film million dollar duck is all of the following things a movie about a duck who begins laying eggs with solid gold yolks after a mishap at a research facility. Roger ebert described it as one of the most profoundly stupid movies. Filmmaker in attendance the million dollar duck dives into the wonderfully eccentric world of the federal duck stamp contest the only juried art competition run by the u. While all the studios put them out, paramount certainly seemed to do more of them than the others. Similar films to watch if you like the million dollar duck.
How a crazy dog lady in centralia chased artworld fame. Following its slamdance premiere, the million dollar duck made its nest with discoverys animal planet for broadcast, while lionsgate will handle theatricalvod release in. For the documentary film the million dollar duck, 8 p. The 1971 film million dollar duck is all of the following things. The million dollar duck letterboxd your life in film.
Walt disney productions zany comedy for 1971 drew inspiration from aesops fables. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and casually starts laying the proverbial golden eggs. The million dollar duck 1971 is the first of three movies that film critic gene siskel walked out on during his professional career. The million dollar duck follows the humorous and heartfelt journey of. Million dollar duck documentary to air on animal planet. 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. The components of million dollar duck simply leave you wanting more something thats sharper, funnier, clever, or compelling. Very nice condition disney print that starts on the gp rating screen. This upsets the lifeand moral valuesof a university professor, albert dooley, who soon has troubles with his. After all, if gene siskel walked out of this one in 1971, chances are slim that it survives modern reappraisal. Feb 05, 2016 following its slamdance premiere, the million dollar duck made its nest with discoverys animal planet for broadcast, while lionsgate will handle theatricalvod release in north america and the u. But an ordinary bird turns extraordinary when he is accidentally zapped with radiation and. Wednesday, animal planet filmmaker brian golden davis dives deep into a littleknown subculture and finds a bounty of oddball. Research professor albert dooley dean jones is stuck with pastdue bills and one downy, dense lab duck.
Dean jones and sandy duncan as a couple who hit the quackpot when their pet lays golden eggs. The million dollar duck dives into the wonderfully eccentric world of the federal duck stamp contest the only juried art competition run by the u. In spite of some critics disdain for such movies if they are for kids they dont seem to mind the silly adult films. The million dollar duck documentary premieres sept.
It was directed by vincent mceveety, and stars dean jones, sandy duncan and joe flynn. With humor and empathy, the million dollar duck looks into the littleknown world of avid, natureloving duck painters who seek to win the glory and financial dividend of being on a federal. The legendarily bad 1971 film million dollar duck is on. This upsets the lifeand moral valuesof a university professor, albert dooley, who soon has troubles with his wife, son, and even government tmen. It is faded, but still has many colors as you can see in the pics. Dean jones, sandy duncan, joe flynn, tony roberts, james gregory, lee hartcourt montgomery, jack kruschen, virginia vincent, jack bender, billy bowles, sammy jackson, arthur hunnicutt, frank wilcox, vincent mceveety, screenplay by roswell rogers, based on a story by ted key. The million dollar duck will likely amuse you regardless of your thoughts on the overall effort. I cannot, for anything, understand any criticism of this fine film, such as mr. Slamdance documentary feature the million dollar duck has been acquired by discovery communications animal planet and lionsgate for distribution in the u. The movie itself is hilarious if you want to say 1970s throwback song. 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 successful conservation program. Million dollar duck documentary spotlights duck stamp.
After premiering earlier this year at the slamdance film festival, brian golden davis quirky documentary the million dollar duck is getting ready for its digital and vod release on august. A movie about a duck who begins laying eggs with solid gold yolks after a mishap at a research facility. Discover the wonderful world of the federal duck stamp contestthe only juried art competition run by the u. The million dollar duck was an official selection for the 2016 slamdance film festival and won the audience award and grand jury award for best documentary feature at the festival.
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