USA,
1953, 89 min
Directed by:
Roy RowlandCinematography:
Franz PlanerCast:
Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy, Hans Conried, Tommy Rettig, George Chakiris, Kim Charney, Harry Wilson, Henry Kulky, Diki LernerVOD (2)
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Unusual musical fantasy, co-scripted by Dr. Seuss, follows a young boy's (Tommy Rettig) nightmares about his tyrannical piano teacher. Hans Conried is the fiendish Dr. Terwilliker, who keeps 500 boys locked in his bizarre castle and makes them practice day and night. The often surreal cult favorite for all ages co-stars Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy. (Powerhouse Films)
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Peter Lind Hayes
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Mary Healy
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