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7 Faces of Dr. Lao

Based On the book by Charles G. Finney

7 Faces of Dr. Lao is a 1964 American Metrocolor Western fantasy-comedy film directed by George Pal (his final directorial effort) and starring Tony Randall. The film, an adaptation by screenwriters Charles Beaumont and Ben Hecht of Charles G. Finney's 1935 novel The Circus of Dr. Lao, details the visit of a magical circus to a small town in the southwestern United States and its effects on the townspeople.

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Release date:
March 18, 1964
Director:
George Pal
Cast:
Tony Randall, Barbara Eden, John Ericson, Arthur O'Connell, Noah Beery Jr.
Genre:
Fantasy
Country:
United States
Language:
English

Book vs Film

Cover of The Circus of Dr. Lao
The Book · 1935

The Circus of Dr. Lao

Charles G. Finney

★ 4.0 / 5 5 ratings · Open Library
Poster for 7 Faces of Dr. Lao
The Film · 1964

7 Faces of Dr. Lao

George Pal

★ 7.1 / 10 5,924 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 29 years after publication.

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