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The Magnificent Major (1997)

Daisy hates reading. While playing around with a friend's science fair project, it sends her into the future, which is ruled by an Elvis impersonator (called the Grand Poloni), who thinks all children should not read books, but should stay ignorant and spend their time playing video games. When Daisy refuses to burn the book she's carrying (The Wizard of Oz), she is put on trial, and is defended by a robot called the Magnificent Major.

Making Mr Right (1987)

A cold and reclusive scientist builds Ulysses - a look-alike robot of himself - for a long-term deep space mission. Ulysses has no real emotions to speak of (the scientist, being emotionless himself, couldn't programme them into his creation), so a PR woman is given the task of teaching the robot how to behave as a human. Then Ulysses falls in love with her...

Mandroid (1993)

Mandroid is a humanoid robot - invented by Dr. Zimmer - which follows the movements of a man in a special control suit. (A zimmer frame ?) Zimmer offers his invention to the CIA for the benefit of the country, but his partner Drago has other ideas and wants to sell it to the military.

Mastermind (1976)

A police inspector with Samurai warrior delusions trails a gang of criminals who have stolen a robot called Chatzpe.

The Master Mystery (1918)

A Department of Justice agent investigating International Patents Inc, together with his girlfriend, are chased by Robot Q. In the end, Robot Q is revealed to be a man using strength-enhanicing devices. (In which case, this is probably more likely to be a 'cyborg' film than a 'robot' one.)

The Mechanical Statue and the Ingenious Servant (1907)

After visiting a toy shop, a father buys a lifesize mechanical Roman gladiator which strikes a number of impressive poses when it is wound up, and takes it home. The father's servant winds up the gladiator, which then hits him over the head with its sword, as a result of which the servant grapples with the gladiator, which promptly rushes out of the room. Afraid of losing his job, the servant impersonates the gladiator (by dressing in a sheet and covering himself with flour , no less) and - when his employer tries to 'wind him up' - hits him over the head with the gladiator's sword.

Metropolis (1925)

In the year 2000, the downtrodden workers in the city of Metropolis are held in check by the saintly Maria, who urges them to accept their lot with good grace. Masterson, the industrialist who runs the city, has Maria kidnapped and gets mad scientist Rothwang to create a robot double of her (Hel), which he can control, as a substitute. The robot - not according to plan - incites the workers to revolt, which they do, destroying machinery, flooding their living quarters and very nearly killing everybody.

The Monster and the Ape (1945)

(A 15-part series.) Shortly after Professor Arnold has demonstarted his invention Metalogen Man (a robot), the professor's associates are killed and the robot is stolen by Thor, a giant ape trained by the professor's rival, Ernst. The series recounts Arnold's and his associates' attempts to find Thor and recover the robot.

Moon 44/Intruder (1990)

In 2038, Earth's mineral resources are exhausted, and automatic mining robots are used to mine other planets, moons and atseroids. When the mining robots start disappearing on their fully loaded return flights, an undercover agent is sent to investigate.

Moontrap (1989)

On a routine mission, two astronauts find an alien artifact, which they soon discover is a war robot, capable of recycling any organic or inorganic material for its own uses. The astronauts are then sent to the Moon to try and discover the robot's origins and to discover how to disable the robot which is heading towards Earth.

Mother Riley Meets the Vampire/Dracula's Desire/Mother Riley Runs Riot/My Son, the Vampire/Old Mother Riley Meets the Vampire/Vampire Over London (1952)

Expecting a package containing the first of this robots with which he plans to take over the world, mad scientist Van Hoosen finds the package full of bed pans and knick-knacks.Old Mother Riley receives a package containing his robot by mistake, and the robot comes to life, kidnapping her and taking her to Van Hoosen's lair. Eventually, Riley overcomes the robot in a wrestling match and dismantles it, then goes on to thwart the scientist's plans.

Mumford (1999)

A man leaves his hum-drum job with the IRS and moves to the small town of Mumford, where he adopts a new name (also Mumford) and passes himself off as a psychologist. His 'professional advice' changes the lives of his patients and himself. The film also features a man who spends all his spare time building highly lifelike female 'love robots' (okay, robot sex toys) !

The Mysterious Dr. Satan (1940)

In this 15-part series, a master criminal plans to dominate the world using an army of robots, guided through a remote control device. Episode after episode, the masked hero Copperhead - wanting to avenge his father's death at the hands of the villain - prevents him from completing the device. The film featured the robot Gort.
In 1966, the series was made into a film: Dr. Satan's Robot.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie/MST3K: The Movie (1996)

As part of a weird secret experiment, Mike Nelson and his robots (Gypsy, Crow and Tom Servo) are forced to watch science fiction 'B' movies. They then provide a humorous - if juvenile - running commentary on what they're watching.

	The Magnificent Major (1997)
		Daisy hates reading. While playing around with a friend's science fair project, it sends her into the future, which is ruled by an Elvis impersonator (called the Grand Poloni), who thinks all children should not read books, but should stay ignorant and spend their time playing video games. When Daisy refuses to burn the book she's carrying (The Wizard of Oz), she is put on trial, and is defended by a robot called the Magnificent Major.
	Making Mr Right (1987)
		A cold and reclusive scientist builds Ulysses - a look-alike robot of himself - for a long-term deep space mission. Ulysses has no real emotions to speak of (the scientist, being emotionless himself, couldn't programme them into his creation), so a PR woman is given the task of teaching the robot how to behave as a human. Then Ulysses falls in love with her...
	Mandroid (1993)
		Mandroid is a humanoid robot - invented by Dr. Zimmer - which follows the movements of a man in a special control suit. (A zimmer frame ?) Zimmer offers his invention to the CIA for the benefit of the country, but his partner Drago has other ideas and wants to sell it to the military.
	Mastermind (1976)
		A police inspector with Samurai warrior delusions trails a gang of criminals who have stolen a robot called Chatzpe.
	The Master Mystery (1918)
		A Department of Justice agent investigating International Patents Inc, together with his girlfriend, are chased by Robot Q. In the end, Robot Q is revealed to be a man using strength-enhanicing devices. (In which case, this is probably more likely to be a 'cyborg' film than a 'robot' one.)
	The Mechanical Statue and the Ingenious Servant (1907)
		After visiting a toy shop, a father buys a lifesize mechanical Roman gladiator which strikes a number of impressive poses when it is wound up, and takes it home. The father's servant winds up the gladiator, which then hits him over the head with its sword, as a result of which the servant grapples with the gladiator, which promptly rushes out of the room. Afraid of losing his job, the servant impersonates the gladiator (by dressing in a sheet and covering himself with flour , no less) and - when his employer tries to 'wind him up' - hits him over the head with the gladiator's sword.
	Metropolis (1925)
		In the year 2000, the downtrodden workers in the city of Metropolis are held in check by the saintly Maria, who urges them to accept their lot with good grace. Masterson, the industrialist who runs the city, has Maria kidnapped and gets mad scientist Rothwang to create a robot double of her (Hel), which he can control, as a substitute. The robot - not according to plan - incites the workers to revolt, which they do, destroying machinery, flooding their living quarters and very nearly killing everybody.
	The Monster and the Ape (1945)
		(A 15-part series.) Shortly after Professor Arnold has demonstarted his invention Metalogen Man (a robot), the professor's associates are killed and the robot is stolen by Thor, a giant ape trained by the professor's rival, Ernst. The series recounts Arnold's and his associates' attempts to find Thor and recover the robot.
	Moon 44/Intruder (1990)
		In 2038, Earth's mineral resources are exhausted, and automatic mining robots are used to mine other planets, moons and atseroids. When the mining robots start disappearing on their fully loaded return flights, an undercover agent is sent to investigate.
	Moontrap (1989)
		On a routine mission, two astronauts find an alien artifact, which they soon discover is a war robot, capable of recycling any organic or inorganic material for its own uses. The astronauts are then sent to the Moon to try and discover the robot's origins and to discover how to disable the robot which is heading towards Earth.
	Mother Riley Meets the Vampire/Dracula's Desire/Mother Riley Runs Riot/My Son, the Vampire/Old Mother Riley Meets the Vampire/Vampire Over London (1952)
		Expecting a package containing the first of this robots with which he plans to take over the world, mad scientist Van Hoosen finds the package full of bed pans and knick-knacks.Old Mother Riley receives a package containing his robot by mistake, and the robot comes to life, kidnapping her and taking her to Van Hoosen's lair. Eventually, Riley overcomes the robot in a wrestling match and dismantles it, then goes on to thwart the scientist's plans.
	Mumford (1999)
		A man leaves his hum-drum job with the IRS and moves to the small town of Mumford, where he adopts a new name (also Mumford) and passes himself off as a psychologist. His 'professional advice' changes the lives of his patients and himself. The film also features a man who spends all his spare time building highly lifelike female 'love robots' (okay, robot sex toys) !
	The Mysterious Dr. Satan (1940)
		In this 15-part series, a master criminal plans to dominate the world using an army of robots, guided through a remote control device. Episode after episode, the masked hero Copperhead - wanting to avenge his father's death at the hands of the villain - prevents him from completing the device. The film featured the robot Gort. In 1966, the series was made into a film: Dr. Satan's Robot.
	Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie/MST3K: The Movie (1996)
		As part of a weird secret experiment, Mike Nelson and his robots (Gypsy, Crow and Tom Servo) are forced to watch science fiction 'B' movies. They then provide a humorous - if juvenile - running commentary on what they're watching.