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Family comedy film around the theme of fantasy and magic. The discovery of a magic ring changed young Wilby Daniels’ (Tommy Kirk) life forever. Suddenly he could transform himself into a large sheepdog - but the problem was he had no control as to when this was going to happen. Wilby did not need this in his life right now, just when he had his eye on the rather pretty Allison (Annette Funicello). He had to break the spell and the only way to do that was by performing some virtuous deed. Cast also includes Fred MacMurray, Jean Hagen, Tim Considine.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
319287
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal films
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Fantasy
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)