Men in Fright
Synopsis
The kids go to the hospital to visit Darla, who's recovering from a tonsillectomy. Chaos soon ensues.
Part of the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938)
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Darla Hood
Darla
Eugene 'Porky' Lee
Porky
George McFarland
Spanky
Carl Switzer
Alfalfa
Billie Thomas
Buckwheat
Gary Jasgur
Junior
Leonard 'Percy' Landy
Percy
Barbara Bedford
Sonny's Mother (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
Nurse at Front Desk (uncredited)
Sonny Bupp
Sonny the Kid in Hospital (uncredited)
Nell Craig
Maternity Ward Nurse (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Darla's Mother (uncredited)
Mary MacLaren
Nurse With Ice Cream (uncredited)
Don Castle
Hospital Orderly
Jack Rice
Hospital Orderly
Ray Turner
Elevator Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan
- Original Title
- Men in Fright
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sidney
Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan, Carl Dudley, Marty Schwartz
Jack Chertok
Department Leadership Roster
George Sidney
Director
Jack Chertok
Producer
Hal Law
Screenplay
Robert A. McGowan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Men in Fright
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Men in Fright about?
The kids go to the hospital to visit Darla, who's recovering from a tonsillectomy. Chaos soon ensues.
Who directed Men in Fright?
Men in Fright was directed by George Sidney.
Who stars in Men in Fright?
The principal cast of Men in Fright includes Darla Hood, Eugene 'Porky' Lee, George McFarland, Carl Switzer, Billie Thomas.
When was Men in Fright released and how long is it?
Men in Fright was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 10m.