The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (1953)

"The Wonder Musical of the Future!"Movie
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The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
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G 1 hr 29 minJul 1st, 1953Fantasy, Music, Family
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Plot
Young Bart Collins lives with his widowed mother Heloise. The major blight on Bart's existence is the hated piano lessons he is forced to endure under the tutelage of the autocratic Dr. Terwilliker. Bart feels that his mother has fallen under Terwilliker's sinister influence, and gripes to visiting plumber August Zabladowski, without much result. While grimly hammering away at his lessons, Bart dozes off and enters a fantastical musical dream.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 1st, 1953 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 24th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Stanley Kramer Productions

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. Quotes

A Surprising Encounter Between Friends

Bart Collins: [crawling out of an air vent] Jeepers, am I glad to see you!
Mr. Zabladowski: Will you get out of there, you scared the daylights out of me Bart! What are you doing? Simmer down, will you what's up?

Dr. Terwilliker's Marriage Proposal and Search Command

Dr. Terwilliker: Mrs. Collins! Why are you standing there with that null and void expression on your face? No, don't tell me- I know the workings of your mind, Mrs. Collins! You've been thinking of your son again! How many times must I tell you to burn that picture? You've room in your life but for one picture, my picture Mrs. Collins! Your future husband! Have I not graciously condescended to take your hand in marriage tomorrow immediately following the official grand opening?
Sgt. Lunk: Sergeant Lunk reporting to headquarters. Cell number one - the boy's not in it!