The Million Dollar Duck

The Million Dollar Duck (also titled as The $1,000,000 Duck) is a 1971 American comedy film about a professor who takes home a duck from his research laboratory as a pet for his son, but soon finds out that it lays golden eggs. Directed by Vincent McEveety. Written by Roswell Rogers. What an EGGstravaganza! taglines Katie Dooley Jimmy, don't bother your father with that now. He's got little enough on his mind as it is. Oh, Albert, it makes no sense! You're spending all that money when you have a wife who could pack you a nice, little lunch! Trinket?! Haven't you bankers ever heard of gold? Some husband; he wants his wife in jail! Albert Dooley At that price, he ought to have his own car! Look, we are pals, pal, but where am I going to get $50, huh? I can't even pay these bills! Oh, no; they're not taking this duck in that death trap! Finley Hooper I wish that fool professor made enough money so I could investigate him. Fred Hines Look Al, sweetheart. I'm only trying to save you money. I mean by making me a partner, you'll save paying me all those exorbitant lawyer's fees. [to the viewers] Wait. What am I doin'? [on Albert] A sane adult with a law degree, crawling outta the barnyard, barking at fowls, tryin' to find some stupid duck who lays solid go.... [one second pause] Solid gold eggs! [barks 3 times to look for Charley] Other Doctor Gottlieb: Excuse me. I have to go recheck the IQ of this chimp - a hundred and forty, higher than mine. Judge: One word of caution, son. If it ever lays another gold egg, bury it. Quick. Dialogue Jimmy Dooley: Mr. Hooper next door... he has a dog. He can afford to feed it. It's a great big one. Albert Dooley: Mr. Hooper next door works for the U.S. Treasury and they have all our money. He could afford a giraffe. [Finley overhears the remark and groans to himself.] Eunice Hooper: Finley? Finley Hooper: Giraffe! Taglines What an EGGstravaganza! It's Charlie...the webfoot wonder with the 24 karat layaway plan! What a way to feather your nest! Cast Dean Jones - Albert Dooley Sandy Duncan - Katie Dooley Joe Flynn - Finley Hooper Clarence Nash - Donald Duck Tony Roberts - Fred Hines James Gregory - Rutledge Lee Montgomery - Jimmy Dooley Jack Kruschen - Doctor Gottlieb Virginia Vincent - Eunice Hooper Jack Bender - Arvin Wadlow Billy Bowles - Orlo Wadlow Sammy Jackson - Frisby Arthur Hunnicutt - Mr. Purdham Frank Wilcox - Bank Manager Bryan O'Byrne - Bank Teller Ted Jordan - Mr. Forbes Bing Russell - Mr. Smith Peter Renaday - Mr. Beckert Frank Cady - Assayer George O'Hanlon - Parking Attendant Jonathan Daly - Carter Hal Smith - Courthouse Guard Edward Andrews - Morgan External links 0066728 Category:1971 American films Category:Science fiction films Category:Comedy films Category:Films about ducks Category:Films based on short fiction