Kindly old man Ben (a delightful performance by J. Pat O'Malley) is best friends with sweet little girl Jenny (a lovely portrayal by the adorable Susan Gordon). Ben turns out to be an alien fugitive with magical powers. Complications ensue when two mysterious men show up looking for Ben.
Director Richard L. Bare ably crafts a warm gentle tone and relates the enchanting story at a steady pace. O'Malley and Gordon both do excellent work in their roles; they totally sell the friendship between Ben and Jenny as well as bring an innocence and sense of wonder to their characters that's a complete joy to behold. Nancy Kulp breathes fire and spits tacks as Jenny's mean shrewish aunt Agnes Green. Charles Beaumont's lighthearted script pulls off a neat upbeat twist at the end. An enjoyable bit of whimsy.
Director Richard L. Bare ably crafts a warm gentle tone and relates the enchanting story at a steady pace. O'Malley and Gordon both do excellent work in their roles; they totally sell the friendship between Ben and Jenny as well as bring an innocence and sense of wonder to their characters that's a complete joy to behold. Nancy Kulp breathes fire and spits tacks as Jenny's mean shrewish aunt Agnes Green. Charles Beaumont's lighthearted script pulls off a neat upbeat twist at the end. An enjoyable bit of whimsy.