The Absent Minded Professor

Professor Brainard creates a peculiar green substance that gains energy upon impact with hard surfaces. This innovative discovery leads him to name his invention 'Flubber', a playful term reflecting its bouncing properties.

In his excitement over Flubber, Brainard heartbreakingly misses his wedding to Betsy Carlisle for the third time. This moment emphasizes his absent-mindedness and the humorous chaos surrounding his life.

Betsy's heartache is compounded by another professor's attempts to woo her, showcasing the tension in Brainard's personal life. This subplot reveals the struggles of love amidst the chaos of academia.

Biff Hawk faces academic eligibility issues in basketball due to failing Brainard's class. This subplot highlights the intersection of sports, academics, and the consequences of Brainard's eccentric teaching methods.

Alonzo Hawk devises crafty plans to exploit Flubber for personal gain. As the college deals with financial issues, Hawk’s schemes increasingly jeopardize Brainard's hard work and innovations.

Shelby Ashton, who has feelings for Betsy, seeks light-hearted revenge against Brainard. Their humorous antics culminate in a ridiculous accident involving a police vehicle during one of Brainard's demonstrations.

Brainard attempts to attract investors by demonstrating Flubber's remarkable properties. Unfortunately, his lengthy presentation causes most audience members to leave before witnessing a captivating bounce.

In a remarkable demonstration, Brainard turns a Model T automobile into a flying vehicle using Flubber enhanced with radioactive particles. This transformation dazzles onlookers and showcases the potential of his invention.

Brainard applies Flubber to enhance the jumping abilities of basketball players during a critical game. This moment illustrates his ingenious creativity, blending science with the sports world for unexpected results.

Exhibiting Flubber's abilities, Brainard excels in a school dance competition. His rhythmic jumps captivate the audience, further solidifying his invention's place in the hearts of the students.

Alonzo Hawk attempts to discredit Brainard by switching his car with one full of unwieldy animals. This ploy is meant to humiliate the professor in front of government officials but backfires dramatically.

In a tense moment, Brainard outsmarts Alonzo Hawk, leading to a comical confrontation where Hawk is tackled by a football team. This twist showcases Brainard's quick thinking under pressure.

Brainard retrieves his Model T amidst a series of comedic events. The situation escalates when law enforcement gets involved, resulting in Hawkins' arrest for firearm possession after the environment grows chaotic.

Ultimately, Brainard demonstrates Flubber to government officials, overcoming obstacles including a brief scare from a flying missile. His persistence and creativity are key in showcasing Flubber's potential.

In a heartwarming conclusion, Brainard finally reconciles with Betsy and they celebrate their long-awaited wedding. This joyful ending underlines the themes of love and redemption throughout the story.