Clarence, The Cross-Eyed Lion

Not for everyone, but for those who like DAKTARI, HAZEL, ANDY GRIFFITH - you might like this one.

Fond childhood memory for my boyfriend, so stoked to give it to him for his birthday.Fast shipment, arrived in great condition!

This movie sure brought back fond memories for me of the beloved 60's TV series DAKTARI. I did not know there was a movie that was a prequel to the series so it was a lucky find. Widower Dr. Marsh Tracy is a vet in Africa. His lovely daughter Paula loves all the animals around her and they all live an idyllic life. Add in Rupert Rowbotham as the traveling teacher and Julie Harper who has a camp in the wilds to study gorillas and the mix is complete.Everything is sweet and gentle until the poachers enter the picture to capture young gorillas. Julie's life and animal friends are in jeaopardy. CLARENCE would have been just as entertaining without the threat and drama from the poachers. The movie could have kept it all peaceful and gentle but the violence is minimal and this is family entertainment. The animals are adorable and wildlife scenes were something rarely seen in the 1960's.Marshall Thompson stars as Dr. Marsh Tracy and I had forgotten what a kind and gentle presence he was on screen. He is loved and respected by the locals and treats all beings with kindness. He often has a half finished cigarette in his hand that he never smokes. In fact, the cigarette never seems lit so I imagine a director or producer telling him the cigarette would make him more appealing and authentic. No need. Dr. Marsh Tracy is someone anyone would trust and love. His daughter Paula (Cheryl Miller) seemed perfectly at home in the Africa despite the lack of other teenagers or romantic possibilities.But in the end, it is Clarence, that loveable cross-eyed lion, who steals the show here. He can't hunt because he sees double--though wouldn't seeing two of everything make him more eager to hunt? He is gentle and sweet and a loving pet. Just watching Clarence is enough joy to light up the movie. Poor Clarence gets into a few scraps unintentionally like getting stuck in a moving Land Rover with no driver. Yep, it's just Clarence the cross-eyed lion and Doris the chimp in that moving vehicle. I remember Clarence so fondly from my youth and would even now could spend hours watching his gentle antics on screen.CLARENCE: THE CROSS-EYED LION is dated and may not thrill a modern audience but it sure is fun and will bring back lots of happy memories for people who remember the DAKTARI series.

My 10 year old really like this movie. It is dated for sure. Drinking and smoking among the upstanding lead characters! And undertones of ditzy characterization of preteen daughter.

Great movie to watch with the family. It started the tv show Daktari. One of my favorites growing up.

Great movie for the family, quick and fast shipping

THIS SHOW WAS A GREAT HIT WHEN I WAS GROWING UP. WOW A CROSSED EYED LION. WELL THERE WHERE OTHER ANIMALS. I REMEMBER THE VET WAS FIGHTING WITH A LARGE BLACK CAT. I BELIEVE THAT WAS REAL FOOTAGE OF THE ATTACK NO MATTER WHAT ANY ON SAYS CHECK IT OUT, THAT GUY HAD TO HAVE GOTTEN HURT. BUT IT WAS A FAST PACED SHOW AND AT THE TIME IT WAS GREAT. BUT AS IM GETTING OLDER AND KNOW HOW TO USE MY C.D. CONTROLER I CAN CATCH PARTS BY RERUN THAT WAY I DONT MISS ANY THING.

this is a fantastic movie , packed with wildlife . the plot is ok witch is normal for an Ivan tors production . ivan made sea hunt , highway patrol , flipper . all were hits in the 50's and 60's .(you didn't really have much of choice back then ) but my personal favorite was daktari . this movie was kind of a pilot for daktari . fun animal filled ,family friendly . i love clarence , he is like a big lovable fuzzy kitten . you'll love it .

My ten year old loves this. Its a spin off from Daktari the series. All about a vets daughters wish to save and train a cross eyed lion. There is a small love interest with poachers to be caught with the help of Clarence and lots of humour around the vets daughters monthly tutors visits who although living in Africa is more than a little afraid of its indigenous creatures.

Watched it as a youngster. Love it

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I remember this film as a kid it’s a good feel film recommend for all