Running Wild (1927): Cast
Running Wild is a 1927 comedy directed by Gregory La Cava, starring W.C. Fields as Elmer Finch, Mary Brian and Marie Shotwell. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Gregory La Cava
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Running Wild About?
The premise of Running Wild without spoilers.
Elmer Finch, long‑time pushover under the thumb of his overbearing wife, demanding daughter, brutish son and even the family dog, volunteers for hypnosis that flips his personality into a domineering force. To keep the newfound bravery beyond the session, he signs a contract promising a $15,000 payout, betting his future on staying fearless.
Running Wild Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- dog
- stepson
- dysfunctional family
- henpecked husband
- second husband
- second wife
- stepfather
- husband wife relationship
- father daughter relationship
- stepfather stepson relationship
- hypnotism
Running Wild Cast & Characters
W.C. Fields leads the cast as Elmer Finch, with Mary Brian as Elizabeth Finch and Marie Shotwell as Mrs. Elmer Finch. Directed by Gregory La Cava; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gregory La Cava
- W.C. Fields as Elmer Finch
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Mary Brian as Elizabeth Finch - Marie Shotwell as Mrs. Elmer Finch
- John Merton as Police Officer (uncredited)
Also Starring in Running Wild
· 7 more- Frederick Burton D.W. Harvey
- Frank Evans Amos Barker
- Tom Madden Truck Driver (uncredited)
- Edward Roseman Arvo - the Hypnotist
- Claude Buchanan Dave Harvey
- Barnett Raskin Junior
- J. Moy Bennett Mr. Johnson (uncredited)
More from Gregory La Cava
More films directed by Gregory La Cava: One Touch of Venus, Living in a Big Way, Lady in a Jam and Unfinished Business.
Running Wild Also Known As
Also known as “野兽”.
- Also known as
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- 野兽
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Running Wild FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Running Wild, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Running Wild?
Running Wild runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Running Wild released?
Running Wild was released on June 10, 1927.
Who directed Running Wild?
Running Wild was directed by Gregory La Cava.
More films by Gregory La Cava Who is in the cast of Running Wild?
Running Wild stars W.C. Fields as Elmer Finch, Mary Brian as Elizabeth Finch and Marie Shotwell as Mrs. Elmer Finch, among 11 credited actors.
Does Running Wild have a post-credit scene?
No. Running Wild has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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