Another Wild Idea

Another Wild Idea

1934 · 19 min · ★ 4.4 · Comedy

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?

Directed by Charley Chase

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Charley Chase Charley
Betty Mack Betty
Frank Austin Betty's Father
Harry Bernard Policeman
Harry Bowen Vegetable Man
Baldwin Cooke Radio Man
Harry Dunkinson Judge
Billy Gilbert Uncle Percy (voice)
Carlton Griffin District Attorney
Charlie Hall Man Pushed into Fountain
Arthur King Leader of Singers
Charles Lloyd Betty's Father's Assistant (uncredited)

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