The Brass Bottle [DVD]

I saw this movie as a child in the movie theater when it came out in 1964. The movie made quite an impression on me, because I still remembered scenes from the film. I hadn't seen it since then, so I was delighted to find it available on Amazon. Any movie with Tony Randall is always hilarious, and this one is no exception. Burl Ives is brilliant as Fakrash, the genie who is freed by Tony's character Harold Ventimore. Fakrash, unfamiliar with the modern world, tries to grant Harold's every wish to the point where crazy, madcap comedy ensues in his effort to please his master. Tony Randall is a master of fluster when his characters find themselves in zany or sticky situations. Whether Tony is in the starring role as in "The Brass Bottle" or supporting roles like the Doris Day/Rock Hudson comedies, he is always funny and always steals every scene he's in. Add the lovely Barbara Eden to the mix as Harold's girlfriend, and you've got a wonderful, funny movie that's great for the whole family. An interesting sidenote: this movie inspired the "I Dream of Jeannie" series that premiered in 1965, starring Barbara Eden. "The Brass Bottle" was formerly available as a DVD-R/Made To Order format that was priced higher, so I'm delighted that it's now available commercially and at such a great price.

I loved this movie and I watch it every chance I get. Old movies are hard to find. Thank you Amazon

This movie is an older one, but has some favorite actors. It is funny and has some interesting twists.

Very funny.

Fast delivery and a great product

What a great movie. I had heard of it but never got to see it. Everyone in the movie shined. Special effects for that time were excellent. Burl Ives was a surprisingly good choice for the genie. Barbara Eden and Tony Randall did well in everything they did. What a great segue into her signature role. I highly recommend this one. A Totally Charming Experience. Great price too!

Barbara Eden Best Known for her role of Jeannie the genie starred in this movie about a genie before she played Jeannie the genie though she didn't play the genie in this movie.Barbara Eden played the role of "Sylvia Kenton" the girlfriend of Tony Randall's character Harold in this movie.Tony Randall starred in the role of "Harold Ventimore" who becomes the master of a 3,000 year old genie played by Burl Ives.Tony Randall's character "Harold" is engaged to marry "Sylvia" though her parents (played by Ann Doran and Edward Andrews) are somewhat worried about her marrying Harold especially when Harold claims there is a genie.One of the best scenes in the movie is where Barbara Eden in the role of "Sylvia Kenton" says "And I suppose she's a genie to"and Tony Randall's "Harold Ventimore" says "Yes she is".The movie is in color and a favorite movie of the 1960's with Barbara Eden before she became Famous for her role of the genie Jeannie.The movie inspired Sidney Sheldon to produce the Jeannie show a year later after this movie.

I waited a long time to get this movie on DVD because it was a family favorite of ours when I was growing up. We all loved it then. I remembered it as very clever and in a genre with Breakfast at Tiffany's, Barefoot in the Park, The Apartment.... as a 60s era cool comedy film. Unfortunately, as with many of these memories from childhood, what was great at 9 years old is just OK now. I love Burl Ives of course, and while the special effects were exciting for the time (like Mary Poppins when Uncle Albert flies around the room), now it's just kind of nostalgic. The film lacks great writing. Probably still good for a group of pre-teens on a Saturday afternoon.