Another Wild Idea (1934)
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?
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Charley ChaseCharley
Betty MackBetty
Frank AustinBetty's Father
Harry BernardPoliceman
Harry BowenVegetable Man
Baldwin CookeRadio Man
Harry DunkinsonJudge
Billy GilbertUncle Percy (voice)
Carlton GriffinDistrict Attorney
Charlie HallMan Pushed into FountainArthur KingLeader of SingersCharles LloydBetty's Father's Assistant (uncredited)Movie DNA
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What is Another Wild Idea about?
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?
How long is Another Wild Idea?
Another Wild Idea has a runtime of 17 minutes.