Running Wild (1927)
Cowardly Elmer Finch is browbeaten by his wife, daughter, fat son and the family dog. After hypnosis he is domineering. He enters a contract with a fifteen-thousand dollar payoff, so his courage can last beyond the hypnosis.
Director: Gregory La Cava
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: June 10, 1927
Cast
- W.C. Fields - Elmer Finch
- Marie Shotwell - Mrs. Elmer Finch
- Mary Brian - Elizabeth Finch
- Claude Buchanan - Dave Harvey
- Frederick Burton - D.W. Harvey
- Barnett Raskin - Junior
- Edward Roseman - Arvo - the Hypnotist
- J. Moy Bennett - Mr. Johnson (uncredited)
- John Merton - Police Officer (uncredited)
- Frank Evans - Amos Barker
Screenplay
- Gregory La Cava (Story)
Cinematography: Paul Vogel
Editing: Ralph E. Black
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Running Wild about?
- Cowardly Elmer Finch is browbeaten by his wife, daughter, fat son and the family dog. After hypnosis he is domineering. He enters a contract with a fifteen-thousand dollar payoff, so his courage can last beyond the hypnosis.
- Who directed Running Wild?
- Running Wild was directed by Gregory La Cava.
- Who stars in Running Wild?
- Running Wild stars W.C. Fields, Marie Shotwell, Mary Brian, Claude Buchanan, Frederick Burton, Barnett Raskin.
- How long is Running Wild?
- Running Wild has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Running Wild?
- Running Wild is a Comedy film.
- Where was Running Wild produced?
- Running Wild was produced in United States of America.