Spirited Romp for Invisible Caper Crew

Walt Disney—at least his thriving production unit—has finally met "The Invisible Man." That's the gimmick of "Now You See Him. Now You Don't" and the children ate it up yesterday at the Guild, which is all that matters.The finale, barreling Keystone Kops chaos, is funny enough for anybody as some science-major collegians, who have accidentally uncorked a spray-on invisibility, pursue spray thieves who stage an "invisible" bank robbery. There are two rib-tickling golf tourneys, too, one with the thick-skulled college president invisibly turned into a Bobby Jones. The second game, minus the helpful spray, is a disaster.The Disney people, with their obvious gimmick, have kept the antics as merry as they are broad—and clean. The main students, Kurt Russell, Joyce Menges and Michael McGreevey, are thoroughly appealing, with nimble help from such veterans as Joe Flynn, playing the school prexy, and Cesar Romero, personable as usual, as a natty crook.Now with all due respect to children's intuition and judgment, may we suggest that they now try the Real McCoy, if they haven't already. How about the original "The Invisible Man" on television? There's grand, serious fun, kids. Plus—square or not—something to think about.

The CastNOW YOU SEE HIM, NOW YOU DON'T, directed by Robert Butler; screenplay by Joseph L. McEveety, based on a story by Robert L. King; produced by Ron Miller for Walt Disney Productions; distributed by Buena Vista. At the Guild Theater, 50th Street west of Fifth Avenue. Running time: 88 minutes. (This film is rated G.)Dexter . . . . . Kurt RussellDean Higgins . . . . . Joe FlynnA. J. Arno . . . . . Cesar RomeroMr. Forsythe . . . . . Jim BackusSchuyler . . . . . Michael McGreeveyDebbie . . . . . Joyce Menges