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Seeing Red (1939): Cast

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Seeing Red is a 1939 short comedy directed by Roy Mack, starring Mary Wickes as Mrs. Jones (uncredited), Red Skelton and Louis Da Pron. It runs 19 minutes.

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Seeing Red (1939) movie poster
Released
Runtime
19 min
Director
Roy Mack
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Seeing Red About?

The premise of Seeing Red without spoilers.

When he is fired from his job, Red puts a hex on his boss. That evening, the boss goes to a nightclub and discovers that the hex worked.

Seeing Red Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • actor playing multiple roles
  • doorman
  • nightclub emcee
  • coat check
  • dancer
  • singing group
  • eating corn on the cob
  • dance team
  • tap dancer
  • prop comedy
  • magnet
  • cocktail
+15 more
  • tuxedo dickey
  • vaudeville comedian
  • violin
  • pretending to play a musical instrument
  • fake mustache
  • man in drag
  • employer employee relationship
  • fired
  • waiter
  • nightclub
  • pantomime
  • broadway brevity
  • variety show
  • tap dancing
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Seeing Red Cast & Characters

Mary Wickes leads the cast as Mrs. Jones (uncredited), with Red Skelton as Red / Doorman / Coatroom Attendant / Waiter / Emcee and Louis Da Pron as Louis Da Pron. Directed by Roy Mack; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Roy Mack

More films directed by Roy Mack: Hillbilly Blitzkrieg, Double or Nothing, Frances Carroll & ‘The Coquettes’ and One for the Book.

Full filmography

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Seeing Red FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Seeing Red, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Seeing Red?

Seeing Red runs 19 minutes.

When was Seeing Red released?

Seeing Red was released on August 25, 1939.

Who directed Seeing Red?

Seeing Red was directed by Roy Mack.

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Who is in the cast of Seeing Red?

Seeing Red stars Mary Wickes as Mrs. Jones (uncredited), Red Skelton as Red / Doorman / Coatroom Attendant / Waiter / Emcee and Louis Da Pron as Louis Da Pron, among 8 credited actors.

Does Seeing Red have a post-credit scene?

No. Seeing Red has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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