Melvin Spitznagel is a mechanical genius. When Professor Mickimecki, the inventor moves to town, Melvin “borrows” the professor’s anti-gravity pellet and converts his bicycle to a flying marvel, just in time to perform a heroic rescue. Animation by John Lange, Barry Whitebrook, Al Wilzbach and Fred Crippen. With music by Larry Wolff, this film is based on the book by Jan Wahl.
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ACMI Identifier
015452
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Literature → Children's literature
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)