

Hellzapoppin'
1941-12-25 · 84 min · ★ 7.2
Olsen and Johnson, a pair of stage comedians, try to turn their play into a movie and bring together a young couple in love, while breaking the fourth wall every step of the way.
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Production details
- Directors
- H. C. Potter
- Production companies
- Mayfair Productions Inc., Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 1,700,000
Top Cast
Ole OlsenOle Olsen
Chic JohnsonChic Johnson
Martha RayeBetty Johnson
Hugh HerbertQuimby
Jane FrazeeKitty Rand
Robert PaigeJeff Hunter
Mischa AuerPepi
Richard LaneDirector
Lewis HowardWoody Taylor
Clarence KolbAndrew Rand
Nella WalkerMrs. Rand
Shemp HowardLouie
Elisha Cook Jr.Harry Selby
Frank DarienMan Calling for Mrs. Jones
Kay JohnsonLena - Lady Looking for Oscar
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