A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
June 16, 1934
Original Title:
Another Wild Idea
Genres:
Comedy
Production Companies:
Hal Roach Studios
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 19
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?
Director:
Eddie Dunn
Charley Chase
Director of Photography:
Francis Corby
Editor:
William H. Terhune
Music:
Leroy Shield
Producer:
Hal Roach
Sound Recordist:
Harry Baker
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