The Million Dollar Duck (1971)

About The Million Dollar Duck

The Million Dollar Duck is a 1971 comedy film directed by Vincent McEveety and produced by Walt Disney Productions. The concept, derived from a novel by George Balzer, revolves around a science professor who discovers a golden-hued duck that inexplicably produces eggs made of solid gold.

Making / Production

The film was produced under the umbrella of Walt Disney Productions and shot in Technicolor. It was directed by Vincent McEveety and the screenplay was written by Roswell Rogers, depicting a joyous tone reflecting the fantasies of everyday people discovering unimaginable wealth.

Actors

• Dean Jones as Albert Dooley - A hapless scientist, Jones portrayal of the character brought humor and charm to the plot.
• Sandy Duncan as Katie Dooley - Duncan played the role of Albert's supportive wife effectively, contributing to the overall family fun environment of the film.
• Joe Flynn as Finley Hooper - Joe entertained the audience as the sneaky greedy neighbor who was after the golden eggs.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was re-released in 1976 and again in 1982.
• The golden eggs were actually made of brass and then painted gold.
• The movie was later adapted into a comic strip by Walt Disney.

Awards

Despite its whimsical premise, The Million Dollar Duck was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1972 for Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy.

Quotes

• "I can't explain it, but the possibilities are fascinating!" - Albert Dooley
• "The secret to happiness is not to get what you want, but to want what you get." - Katie Dooley
• "I don't care if it lays golden eggs, it's a duck and it belongs in a pond!" - Fred Hines

Music, Soundtrack

• "Won't You Take a Day" - Sung by Dorsey Burnette
• "A Million Dollar Duck" - Sung by the Mike Curb Congregation
• "Chasing the Dollar" - Composed by Buddy Baker