 The
Mutations aka The Freakmaker (1973) starring Dr. Who, Dr.
Loomis, & Dr. Loveless. Michael played Mr. Burns, a
circus freak show promoter along with two co-stars that would become better
recognized in years following. The mad scientist (Prof. Nolter) who turned his
students into plant-like creatures was Donald Pleasence (lower left
photo). He would resurface as Dr. Loomis in John Carpenter's Halloween (1978),
and its sequels. Nolter's darkly dressed henchman, Lynch (lower left and middle)
is fellow British actor Tom Baker, who would become the next "Dr. Who"
(1974-1981) in the popular BBC sci-fi series Dr. Who. |
 Murders
in the Rue Morgue (1971) based on the Edgar Allan Poe story. The
setting is a Paris theater where Michael plays Pierre Triboulet, a
mysterious if not downright spooky character. But, as with the scarred man
he is assisting ("Rene Marot" played by Herbert Lom), perceptions toward the
characters change in this film full of twists and turns. |
 Madigan
(1968) co-starring Henry Fonda, Richard Widmark, and Steve Ihnat. As "Midge
Castiglione," Michael plays a real estate businessman/bookie with friends on
both sides of the law. Fearing for his life from a criminal at large,
Castiglione comes out of exile in Coney Island to help Detective Madigan
locate bad guy Barney Benesch. Widmark's portrayal of the tough detective
was a benchmark for Dirty Harry. |
 You're
a Big Boy Now (1966) was Francis Ford Coppola's first studio film.
It starred the slender, red-headed beauty Elizabeth Hartman. Her character
"Barbara" was a man-hating, demising but clever stage performer who only
befriended one guy, --writer and fellow stage actor "Richard Mudd" played by
Michael Dunn. Memorable scenes include Michael sitting on Elizabeth's lap
while typing out his story of her past (upper left photo). |
 Ship
of Fools (1965) Stanley Kramer's critically acclaimed film
that earned Michael Dunn an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. On a
ship headed for pre-Hitler Germany, Michael plays an insightful Carl Glocken
(narrator of the film), who encourages a young painter (George Segal);
advises young lovers and middle aged adults (including Lee Marvin); and
forewarns of the rising prejudice against the Jews. Among the notable cast
were two Oscar winning actresses, Simone Signoret and Vivien Leigh. |
The
Mutations aka The Freakmaker (1973) starring Dr. Who, Dr.
Loomis, & Dr. Loveless. Michael played Mr. Burns, a
circus freak show promoter along with two co-stars that would become better
recognized in years following. The mad scientist (Prof. Nolter) who turned his
students into plant-like creatures was Donald Pleasence (lower left
photo). He would resurface as Dr. Loomis in John Carpenter's Halloween (1978),
and its sequels. Nolter's darkly dressed henchman, Lynch (lower left and middle)
is fellow British actor Tom Baker, who would become the next "Dr. Who"
(1974-1981) in the popular BBC sci-fi series Dr. Who.
Murders
in the Rue Morgue (1971) based on the Edgar Allan Poe story. The
setting is a Paris theater where Michael plays Pierre Triboulet, a
mysterious if not downright spooky character. But, as with the scarred man
he is assisting ("Rene Marot" played by Herbert Lom), perceptions toward the
characters change in this film full of twists and turns. 
Madigan
(1968) co-starring Henry Fonda, Richard Widmark, and Steve Ihnat. As "Midge
Castiglione," Michael plays a real estate businessman/bookie with friends on
both sides of the law. Fearing for his life from a criminal at large,
Castiglione comes out of exile in Coney Island to help Detective Madigan
locate bad guy Barney Benesch. Widmark's portrayal of the tough detective
was a benchmark for Dirty Harry.
You're
a Big Boy Now (1966) was Francis Ford Coppola's first studio film.
It starred the slender, red-headed beauty Elizabeth Hartman. Her character
"Barbara" was a man-hating, demising but clever stage performer who only
befriended one guy, --writer and fellow stage actor "Richard Mudd" played by
Michael Dunn. Memorable scenes include Michael sitting on Elizabeth's lap
while typing out his story of her past (upper left photo).
Ship
of Fools (1965) Stanley Kramer's critically acclaimed film
that earned Michael Dunn an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. On a
ship headed for pre-Hitler Germany, Michael plays an insightful Carl Glocken
(narrator of the film), who encourages a young painter (George Segal);
advises young lovers and middle aged adults (including Lee Marvin); and
forewarns of the rising prejudice against the Jews. Among the notable cast
were two Oscar winning actresses, Simone Signoret and Vivien Leigh.