Hotel Haywire
Synopsis
Parkhouse plays a practical joke on a poker-playing buddy by sending him home with a lady's chemise stuffed in his coat pocket. The gag backfires, whereupon Parkhouse finds himself in hot water with his own wife. Threatened with divorce, Parkhouse is advised by a zany astrologer to frame Mrs. P. in a compromising situation at the Hotel Haywire, enlisting amateur detectives Bert and Genevieve Sterns in his scheme.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Preston Sturges
- Original Title
- Hotel Haywire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Preston Sturges
Department Leadership Roster
Preston Sturges
Writer
George Archainbaud
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hotel Haywire
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What is Hotel Haywire about?
Parkhouse plays a practical joke on a poker-playing buddy by sending him home with a lady's chemise stuffed in his coat pocket. The gag backfires, whereupon Parkhouse finds himself in hot water with his own wife. Threatened with divorce, Parkhouse is advised by a zany astrologer to frame Mrs. P. in a compromising situation at the Hotel Haywire, enlisting amateur detectives Bert and Genevieve Sterns in his scheme.
Who directed Hotel Haywire?
Hotel Haywire was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in Hotel Haywire?
The principal cast of Hotel Haywire includes Leo Carrillo, Mary Carlisle, Lynne Overman, George Barbier, Spring Byington.
When was Hotel Haywire released and how long is it?
Hotel Haywire was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.