
The Boy Who Owned a Melephant
1959, English. Directed by Saul Swimmer.
A mother finds a unique method of fulfilling her son's desire to own a pet elephant.
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- 0h 30m
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- English
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How long is The Boy Who Owned a Melephant?
The Boy Who Owned a Melephant runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
Does The Boy Who Owned a Melephant have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Boy Who Owned a Melephant on?
The Boy Who Owned a Melephant isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 October 1959. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy Who Owned a Melephant?
If you liked The Boy Who Owned a Melephant, try The Elephant Queen, Saving Flora, Elephant.
Who directed The Boy Who Owned a Melephant?
The Boy Who Owned a Melephant (1959) was directed by Saul Swimmer and stars Tallulah Bankhead.