Crazy House
“The Management Cannot be Responsible for the Antics of Olsen and Johnson!”
Synopsis
Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson are Broadway stars who return to Universal Studios to make another movie. The mere mention of Olsen and Johnson's names evacuates the studio and terrorizes the management and personnel. Undaunted, the comedians hire an assistant director and unknown talent, and set out to make their own movie.
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Crazy House trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-23
Top Cast
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Ole Olsen
Himself
Chic Johnson
Himself
Cass Daley
Herself / Sadie Silverfish
Martha O'Driscoll
Marjorie Nelson / Marjorie Wyndingham
Patric Knowles
Edmund 'Mac' MacLean
Percy Kilbride
Col. Cornelius Merriweather
Hans Conried
Roco
Shemp Howard
Mumbo
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. Watson
Ramsay Ames
Herself - Dancer
Louise Allbritton
Cameo Appearance
Evelyn Ankers
Cameo Appearance
Jimmy Aubrey
Cameo Appearance
Turhan Bey
Cameo Appearance
Lon Chaney Jr.
Cameo Appearance
Gale Sondergaard
Cameo Appearance
Leighton Noble
Johnny
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
- Original Title
- Crazy House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
Charles Van Enger
Arthur Hilton
Erle C. Kenton
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Lees
Screenplay
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Frederic I. Rinaldo
Screenplay
Edward F. Cline
Director
Erle C. Kenton
Producer
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Vera West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crazy House
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What is Crazy House about?
Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson are Broadway stars who return to Universal Studios to make another movie. The mere mention of Olsen and Johnson's names evacuates the studio and terrorizes the management and personnel. Undaunted, the comedians hire an assistant director and unknown talent, and set out to make their own movie.
Who directed Crazy House?
Crazy House was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in Crazy House?
The principal cast of Crazy House includes Ole Olsen, Chic Johnson, Cass Daley, Martha O'Driscoll, Patric Knowles.
When was Crazy House released and how long is it?
Crazy House was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crazy House?
Crazy House holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).