In “Mr. Tompkins Learns the Facts of Life”, Mr. Tompkins learns about biology. In a wild and entertaining dream, his creator, author George Gamow, sends him through his own blood steam to investigate how his body really functions. Professor Igor Gamow and legendary filmmaker, Stan Brakhage, made the film “Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself” based on George Gamow’s book. The film includes an introduction by George Gamow, himself.
Cast: Don Weygandt · Robert Benson · Aldine Weygant · Elfriede Gamov
Comedy
Original Title
Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself
Original Language
English
Production Country
United States
Release Date
01/01/1962
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Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself
1962·42 min
In “Mr. Tompkins Learns the Facts of Life”, Mr. Tompkins learns about biology. In a wild and entertaining dream, his creator, author George Gamow, sends him through his own blood steam to investigate how his body really functions. Professor Igor Gamow and legendary filmmaker, Stan Brakhage, made the film “Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself” based on George Gamow’s book. The film includes an introduction by George Gamow, himself.
Cast: Don Weygandt · Robert Benson · Aldine Weygant · Elfriede Gamov