Another Wild Idea (1934)

USA, 1934
17m
35mm film, black and white, 1.37:1
mono (Western Electric Sound System), English

A short American fantasy film directed by Charley Chase using the pseudonym Charles Parrott.

Plot Summary

Betty’s father invent an ultra-lavender ray gun that temporarily causes victims to lose their inhibitions.

Credits

Crew
Directed by: Charles Parrott [real name: Charley Chase], Eddie Dunn
Hal Roach Studios
Produced by: Hal Roach
Director of Photography: Francis Corby
Editor: William Terhune
Recording Engineer: Harry Baker

Cast
Charley Chase (Charley)
Betty Mack (Betty)
Frank Austin (Betty’s father)

References

Books

  • Horror and Science Fiction Films IV by Donald C. Willis p.21
  • Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.15 – credits
  • Vintage Science Fiction Films, 1896-1949 by Michael Benson p.134