Parents -- Who Needs Them? (1973)
Overview
Jimmy learns to appreciate his parents when a hand puppet dressed as a jester visits him up in the middle of the night and renders him invisible.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.277 |
Directed By
Dan McConnell
Crew
Dan McConnell
Paul K. Basten
Wayne A. Kolar
Larry Pont
TOP CAST
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