Dr. Paul Ner De Nude / Angus L. Farnsworth (played by Tommy Holden) is a protagonist in Magic Spectacles.
The central protagonist and bearer of the magic spectacles. Originally a Parisian scientist who created the clothing-filtering lenses, the legacy of the glasses passes to Angus L. Farnsworth, a timid Hollywood advertising man who discovers them centuries later. Angus exploits their power for voyeuristic adventures before ultimately discarding them when confronted by his wife and the police. Myra Farnsworth (played by June Parr) is a protagonist in Magic Spectacles.
Angus Farnsworth's wife and the story's moral anchor. After Angus abandons their marriage to chase the power of the magic spectacles, she pursues him alongside the authorities, ultimately forcing him to confront reality and discard the lenses. The Secretary (played by Margo Mehling) appears in Magic Spectacles.
A minor supporting character whose exact plot function is not detailed in the summary. Given Angus's profession as a Hollywood advertising man, she likely serves as a colleague or office associate, representing the mundane professional life he temporarily abandons.
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Characters
Dr. Paul Ner De Nude / Angus L. Farnsworth
(played by Tommy Holden) — protagonist
The central protagonist and bearer of the magic spectacles. Originally a Parisian scientist who created the clothing-filtering lenses, the legacy of the glasses passes to Angus L. Farnsworth, a timid...
Myra Farnsworth
(played by June Parr) — protagonist
Angus Farnsworth's wife and the story's moral anchor. After Angus abandons their marriage to chase the power of the magic spectacles, she pursues him alongside the authorities, ultimately forcing him...
The Secretary
(played by Margo Mehling) — supporting
A minor supporting character whose exact plot function is not detailed in the summary. Given Angus's profession as a Hollywood advertising man, she likely serves as a colleague or office associate, re...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Dr. Paul Ner De Nude / Angus L. Farnsworth → The Secretary
(Professional Employer)
Dr. Paul Ner De Nude / Angus L. Farnsworth → Myra Farnsworth
(Family Spouse)
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
The Secretary → Dr. Paul Ner De Nude / Angus L. Farnsworth
(Narrative Historical Reference)
Myra Farnsworth → Dr. Paul Ner De Nude / Angus L. Farnsworth
(Narrative Historical Reference)
Myra Farnsworth → The Secretary
(Social Acquaintance)
Story Analysis
A scientist's invention passes across centuries and enables Angus Farnsworth's reckless escape before pursuit forces him to abandon its power.
Plot Progression
The Scientist's Experiment
A Legacy Across Centuries
Angus Claims New Power
The Voyeuristic Fling
Pursuit And Renunciation
Directed by Bob Wehling
Magic Spectacles (1961) · 5/10 · comedy
Content sources
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(Q19999882), public domain (CC0).
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