Crazy House (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1943, Crazy House is a comedy and music film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 80 minutes. “The Management Cannot be Responsible for the Antics of Olsen and Johnson!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson are Broadway stars who return to Universal Studios to make another movie. The mere mention of Olsen and Johnson's names evacuates the studio and terrorizes the management and personnel. Undaunted, the comedians hire an assistant director and unknown talent, and set out to make their own movie.
Who’s in it. Crazy House stars Ole Olsen as Himself, Chic Johnson as Himself, Cass Daley as Herself / Sadie Silverfish and Martha O'Driscoll as Marjorie Nelson / Marjorie Wyndingham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Crazy House has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crazy House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crazy House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crazy House (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crazy House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crazy House worth watching?
- Crazy House holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crazy House?
- Crazy House stars Ole Olsen, Chic Johnson, Cass Daley, Martha O'Driscoll and Patric Knowles.
- When was Crazy House released?
- Crazy House was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.