Running Wild
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Gregory La Cava |
| Runtime | 68 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (5 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its humor on the stark contrast between the protagonist's two states, using hypnosis as a clever device for social satire. It explores the absurdity of family dynamics and the universal desire to break free from imposed roles.
What lingers after the final reel is the playful irony of liberation through farce, a timeless reminder of comedy's power to question norms. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Gregory La Cava
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With a light snack on a lazy afternoon, perfect for classic comedy relief.
🎭 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
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