Benny Bartlett, born in 1924, made a notable appearance in Master Minds (1949), where he showcased his early talent as a child actor. This film, a unique blend of comedy and adventure, allowed him to shine in a role that foreshadowed his later work in the iconic series The Bowery Boys. Although primarily recognized for his childhood performances, Bartlett's contributions to the genre of cult cinema are evident in his spirited portrayal in Master Minds, a film that continues to resonate with fans of classic exploitation and comedy.
Master Minds
Sach has eaten too much candy, which gives him a toothache that allows him to predict the future. Slip and Gabe come up with an idea to make money from this and put him in a sideshow carnival. A mad scientist sees Sach's photo in the newspaper and reads about his ability. He visits the carnival where after seeing Sach in action he decides to kidnap him so he can transfer his brain into the brain of Atlas, a Frankenstein type humanoid creature. The boys attempt to rescue Sach, but are captured themselves. Meanwhile Sach and Atlas have had their brains swapped temporarily and Louie has arrived in the hopes of rescuing all of them. He dons a knight's armor and temporarily outwits the scientists, but is eventually captured as well. However, the police, who Louie tried to alert earlier, arrive and arrest the scientists. Slip then tries to put Sach back on display at the carnival, but Sach says he no longer has a toothache...because he swallowed it!
