Another Wild Idea
Synopsis
Betty's father has an invention that looks like a fancy camera; it emits an ultra-lavender ray that temporarily rids the ray's target of inhibitions. To test it, Betty's father zaps Charley hoping his newly-aberrant behavior will cause Betty to end her affections for the milquetoast. Dad's plan backfires: the invention works perfectly, Charley gets a backbone, and Betty loves her new forceful man. However, Charley's courage and lack of a superego get him in trouble with the law. He goes on trial for assaulting a bullying police officer. Is Charley going up the river leaving Betty high and dry?
Top Cast
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Charley Chase
Charley
Betty Mack
Betty
Frank Austin
Betty's Father
Harry Bernard
Policeman
Harry Bowen
Vegetable Man
Baldwin Cooke
Radio Man
Harry Dunkinson
Judge
Billy Gilbert
Uncle Percy (voice)
Carlton Griffin
District Attorney
Charlie Hall
Man Pushed into Fountain
Arthur King
Leader of Singers
Charles Lloyd
Betty's Father's Assistant (uncredited)
Kay McCoy
Girl
James C. Morton
Milkman
George Nardelli
Tiny Sandford
Large Policeman
Pat Harmon
Cop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charley Chase, Eddie Dunn
- Original Score
- Leroy Shield
- Original Title
- Another Wild Idea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charley Chase, Eddie Dunn
Leroy Shield
Francis Corby
William H. Terhune
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Charley Chase
Director
Eddie Dunn
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
William H. Terhune
Editor
Francis Corby
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Another Wild Idea.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Another Wild Idea
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What is Another Wild Idea about?
Betty's father has an invention that looks like a fancy camera; it emits an ultra-lavender ray that temporarily rids the ray's target of inhibitions. To test it, Betty's father zaps Charley hoping his newly-aberrant behavior will cause Betty to end her affections for the milquetoast. Dad's plan backfires: the invention works perfectly, Charley gets a backbone, and Betty loves her new forceful man. However, Charley's courage and lack of a superego get him in trouble with the law. He goes on trial for assaulting a bullying police officer. Is Charley going up the river leaving Betty high and dry?
Who directed Another Wild Idea?
Another Wild Idea was directed by Charley Chase, Eddie Dunn.
Who stars in Another Wild Idea?
The principal cast of Another Wild Idea includes Charley Chase, Betty Mack, Frank Austin, Harry Bernard, Harry Bowen.
When was Another Wild Idea released and how long is it?
Another Wild Idea was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Another Wild Idea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Another Wild Idea was composed by Leroy Shield.