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The Phantom Tollbooth

February 8, 2015 - 11:00 am

The Phantom Tollbooth  (1970)


A mysterious tollbooth and a toy car transport young Milo to a magical, topsy-turvy world where letters are at war with numbers.  Accompanied by the “watchdog” Tock, Milo embarks on a fantastical adventure to reunite the Kingdom of Wisdom in this live action/animated film based on the children’s book by Norton Juster.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc.  Producer: Abe Levitow, Les Goldman.  Director: Chuck Jones, Abe Levitow.  Screenwriter: Chuck Jones, Sam Rosen.  Based on the novel by Norton Juster.  Editor: Jim Faris.  Cast: Butch Patrick.  35mm, color, 90 min.

Recommended for ages 8+

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