The Million Dollar Duck
The Million Dollar Duck

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The Million Dollar Duck

1971
Movie
92 min
English

Professor Dooley takes home a duck from his research laboratory as a toy for his son, but soon finds out that it lays golden eggs.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Vincent McEveetyGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A down-on-his-luck accountant discovers that his pet duck, Henrietta, has begun laying golden eggs. He attempts to cash in on this extraordinary discovery, but his attempts to keep Henrietta a secret from his greedy boss and the public lead to a series of comedic mishaps and escalating chaos. The story follows his increasingly absurd efforts to protect his feathered moneymaker.

Critical Reception

The Million Dollar Duck was generally met with a lukewarm reception from critics, with many finding its premise amusing but its execution somewhat predictable and overly silly. It was seen as a lighthearted family comedy typical of Disney's output during the era, appealing more to younger audiences than discerning adults.

What Reviewers Say

  • Amusing premise with a golden egg-laying duck.

  • A light and silly family-friendly comedy.

  • Execution is a bit predictable and relies heavily on slapstick.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent from readily available data, but reviews typically highlight its harmless, family-oriented humor and the novelty of its central concept.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Vincent McEveety, was known for his work on many other Disney live-action films, including 'The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes' and 'Herbie Rides Again'.

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r96sk

r96sk

Suitably entertaining. <em>'The Million Dollar Duck'</em> follows very similar steps as a lot of Disney's wacky comedies from around this era, it that regard it isn't anything particularly noteworthy. The writing to set up the events of ...

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