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5.2 / 10(4 votes)IMDbNR193920m

Happily Buried

Synopsis

For some unexplained reason, sales of waffle irons have plummeted. Evelyn Foster, president of the Magic Circle Waffle Iron Company, and Richard Wright, president of the Four Square Waffle Iron Company, decide to merge their companies and get married as well. When Richard insists that the new company make square waffle irons rather than round ones, Evelyn calls off the marriage and the company merger. Richard meets a Hindu yogi, who helps him win Evelyn back.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 14, 1939

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Felix E. Feist
Screenplay & Story
Jack Woodford, Felix E. Feist, Richard Goldstone
Original Title
Happily Buried
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
20m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Felix E. Feist

Screenplay & Story

Jack Woodford, Felix E. Feist, Richard Goldstone

Director of Photography

Robert Pittack

Department Leadership Roster

Felix E. Feist

Felix E. Feist

Director

Jack Woodford

Writer

Felix E. Feist

Felix E. Feist

Writer

Richard Goldstone

Writer

Robert Pittack

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Happily Buried.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Happily Buried

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Happily Buried about?

For some unexplained reason, sales of waffle irons have plummeted. Evelyn Foster, president of the Magic Circle Waffle Iron Company, and Richard Wright, president of the Four Square Waffle Iron Company, decide to merge their companies and get married as well. When Richard insists that the new company make square waffle irons rather than round ones, Evelyn calls off the marriage and the company merger. Richard meets a Hindu yogi, who helps him win Evelyn back.

Who directed Happily Buried?

Happily Buried was directed by Felix E. Feist.

Who stars in Happily Buried?

The principal cast of Happily Buried includes Rita Oehmen, John Hubbard, Benny Rubin, Mary Treen, Maurice Costello.

When was Happily Buried released and how long is it?

Happily Buried was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 20m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Happily Buried?

Happily Buried holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).