Hide and Shriek
Synopsis
Detective Alfalfa and his assistants Buckwheat and Porky try to solve a missing-candy case but find themselves in an amusement park haunted house.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Jevne
- Original Title
- Hide and Shriek
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
Jack Jevne
Norbert Brodine
William H. Ziegler
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
Jack Jevne
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hide and Shriek
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hide and Shriek about?
Detective Alfalfa and his assistants Buckwheat and Porky try to solve a missing-candy case but find themselves in an amusement park haunted house.
Who directed Hide and Shriek?
Hide and Shriek was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Hide and Shriek?
The principal cast of Hide and Shriek includes Billy Bletcher, Dick Elliott, Fred Holmes, Darla Hood, Gary Jasgur.
When was Hide and Shriek released and how long is it?
Hide and Shriek was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hide and Shriek?
Hide and Shriek holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).