Son of Flubber (1963) in Color — Starring Fred MacMurray & Nancy Olson

Son of Flubber (1963) — Buy This Classic in Color

Experience the hilarious Disney sequel Son of Flubber (1963) Colorized, directed by Robert Stevenson, starring Fred MacMurray reprising his beloved role as the brilliantly scatter-brained Professor Ned Brainard who discovers that his miraculous Flubber invention has a gaseous byproduct — Flubbergas — with even more spectacular anti-gravity properties than the original substance, leading to another round of magnificent chaos as he uses his new discovery to help the Medfield College football team, battles the scheming Alonzo Hawk who is still trying to steal his inventions, deals with the government’s interest in his discoveries, and navigates romantic complications with his wife Betsy, a worthy and enormously entertaining follow-up to one of Disney’s greatest comedies, now available for purchase in stunning color for just €15.00. This digitally enhanced version brings this Disney classic to vivid new life. Own this DRM-free digital download today.

Plot Summary

Professor Ned Brainard has finally married his long-suffering fiancée Betsy, but married life has not calmed his inventive obsessions. His original Flubber substance has attracted the attention of the United States government, which has confiscated his flying car and Flubber supply in the interest of national defense — leaving the professor without income, recognition, or the means to save Medfield College from its perpetual financial crisis.

Undaunted, Brainard discovers that the Flubber manufacturing process produces a gaseous byproduct — which he dubs ‘Flubbergas’ — that proves even more spectacularly useful than the original substance. This vapor can be directed and controlled to create extraordinary effects, from manipulating weather patterns to generating anti-gravity fields of unprecedented power.

Brainard immediately sees applications that could save Medfield College. He uses Flubbergas to enhance the college football team’s performance in their crucial championship game, generating a torrential rainstorm that turns the playing field into a quagmire where Medfield’s light, fast players can run circles around the opposing team’s larger athletes. The football sequences are among the most entertaining and inventive in any Disney comedy.

Meanwhile, the villainous Alonzo Hawk is back with a new scheme to acquire Brainard’s inventions through fraud and legal manipulation. Hawk has obtained a court order to seize Medfield College’s property, and only the commercial exploitation of Flubbergas can generate enough revenue to save the school. The professor must also contend with a glamorous socialite whose interest in his work threatens his relationship with Betsy, government agents who want to control his discoveries, and his own tendency to become so absorbed in his experiments that he neglects everything else.

Cast & Crew

Director: Robert Stevenson

Stars: Fred MacMurray as Professor Ned Brainard, Nancy Olson as Betsy Brainard, Keenan Wynn as Alonzo Hawk, Tommy Kirk as Biff Hawk, Ed Wynn as A.J. Allen, Leon Ames as the President

Fred MacMurray is once again irresistible as the lovably distracted professor, bringing genuine warmth and comic timing to every scene. Keenan Wynn returns with villainous relish as the scheming Alonzo Hawk. The film cleverly uses many returning cast members to create a sense of continuity and community.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

The colorization of Son of Flubber reveals the cheerful world of Medfield College in vivid detail — the warm red brick and white trim of the college campus buildings under bright blue skies, the lush green of the campus lawns and the football field before the famous rainstorm turns everything to spectacular brown mud, the bright team colors of the opposing football squads, the shimmering translucent quality of Flubbergas as it billows from Brainard’s laboratory equipment, the warm earth tones of the professor’s cluttered home workshop, the glossy black and chrome of 1960s automobiles, the dark grey of threatening storm clouds conjured by Flubbergas against what moments before was a clear sky, the elegant evening wear of the socialite who complicates Brainard’s marriage, the garish interior of Alonzo Hawk’s office reflecting his vulgar taste, the bright yellow of courtroom scenes where the college’s fate hangs in the balance, and the warm golden light of the happy resolution. Now also available in colour. Buy Son of Flubber (1963) Colorized today for €15.00 and own this Disney classic in a DRM-free format.

Historical Significance

Son of Flubber was a major commercial success for Disney, demonstrating that the studio could sustain a live-action comedy franchise with the same reliability as its animated features. The film’s special effects — particularly the weather manipulation and football game sequences — were even more ambitious than those in The Absent-Minded Professor and earned another Academy Award nomination for Best Special Effects. Fred MacMurray’s two films as Professor Brainard represent one of the most successful screen comedy partnerships between actor and studio in Disney history. The football game sequence, with its Flubbergas-induced rainstorm and resulting chaos, is one of the most inventive and entertaining sports comedy sequences in cinema. The Brainard character’s combination of genius and absent-mindedness became a template for countless subsequent movie scientists. Through colorization, this beloved Disney sequel and its spectacular special effects are preserved for modern audiences.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD 720p
• Colorized: Yes, professional AI-assisted colorization
• Audio: Original English mono soundtrack
• Runtime: Approximately 100 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Do I need to see The Absent-Minded Professor first?
A: While Son of Flubber is a direct sequel, it establishes its premise well enough to be enjoyed independently. However, watching The Absent-Minded Professor first will enhance your appreciation of the characters and their relationships.

Q: What is Flubbergas?
A: Flubbergas is a gaseous byproduct of the Flubber manufacturing process that proves even more versatile than the original substance, with the ability to manipulate weather and create extraordinary anti-gravity effects.

Q: Is this as good as the original?
A: Son of Flubber is widely regarded as a worthy sequel that maintains the charm, humor, and inventiveness of The Absent-Minded Professor while introducing new special effects and comedic situations that stand on their own merits.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as a high-quality MP4 file in HD 720p resolution, compatible with virtually all modern devices and media players.

Q: Is the download DRM-free?
A: Yes, your purchase is completely DRM-free. You own the file outright and can watch it on any device without restrictions or recurring fees.

Q: How quickly will I receive the download?
A: Your download link is available immediately after payment is confirmed. You can begin watching Son of Flubber (1963) Colorized within minutes of your purchase.

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