Hi Diddle Diddle
“His bride was EVERYTHING he thought she was...and an air-raid warden besides!”
Synopsis
When the bride's mother is supposedly swindled out of her money by a spurned suitor, the groom's father orchestrates a scheme of his own to set things right. He is aided by a cabaret singer, while placating a jealous wife.
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Adolphe Menjou
Hector Phyffe
Martha Scott
Janie Prescott
Pola Negri
Genya Smetana
Dennis O'Keefe
Sonny Phyffe
Billie Burke
Mrs. Prescott
Walter Kingsford
Senator Simpson
Barton Hepburn
Peter Warrington III
June Havoc
Leslie Quayle
Georges Metaxa
Spinelli
Eddie Marr
Croupier
Paul Porcasi
Impressario
Bert Roach
Fat Man
Chick Chandler
Chauffeur
Lorraine Miller
Friend
Richard Hageman
Boughton
Marek Windheim
Pianist
Ellen Lowe
Maid
Barry Macollum
Cashier
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew L. Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick J. Jackson
- Original Score
- Phil Boutelje, Foster Carling
- Original Title
- Hi Diddle Diddle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Andrew L. Stone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew L. Stone
Frederick J. Jackson, Phil Boutelje, Foster Carling
Phil Boutelje, Foster Carling
Charles Schoenbaum
Harvey Manger
Andrew L. Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Boutelje
Original Music Composer
Foster Carling
Original Music Composer
Frederick J. Jackson
Screenplay
Andrew L. Stone
Director
Andrew L. Stone
Producer
Charles Schoenbaum
Director of Photography
Harvey Manger
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Hi Diddle Diddle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hi Diddle Diddle about?
When the bride's mother is supposedly swindled out of her money by a spurned suitor, the groom's father orchestrates a scheme of his own to set things right. He is aided by a cabaret singer, while placating a jealous wife.
Who directed Hi Diddle Diddle?
Hi Diddle Diddle was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
Who stars in Hi Diddle Diddle?
The principal cast of Hi Diddle Diddle includes Adolphe Menjou, Martha Scott, Pola Negri, Dennis O'Keefe, Billie Burke.
When was Hi Diddle Diddle released and how long is it?
Hi Diddle Diddle was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Hi Diddle Diddle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hi Diddle Diddle was composed by Phil Boutelje, Foster Carling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hi Diddle Diddle?
Hi Diddle Diddle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).