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Hellzapoppin'
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Hellzapoppin'

1941-12-25 · 84 min · ★ 7.2

Music · Comedy · Romance

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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Directors
H. C. Potter
Production companies
Mayfair Productions Inc., Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,700,000

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Ole OlsenOle OlsenOle Olsen
Chic JohnsonChic JohnsonChic Johnson
Martha RayeMartha RayeBetty Johnson
Hugh HerbertHugh HerbertQuimby
Jane FrazeeJane FrazeeKitty Rand
Robert PaigeRobert PaigeJeff Hunter
Mischa AuerMischa AuerPepi
Richard LaneRichard LaneDirector
Lewis HowardLewis HowardWoody Taylor
Clarence KolbClarence KolbAndrew Rand
Nella WalkerNella WalkerMrs. Rand
Shemp HowardShemp HowardLouie
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Harry Selby
Frank DarienFrank DarienMan Calling for Mrs. Jones
Kay JohnsonKay JohnsonLena - Lady Looking for Oscar
Gus SchillingOrchestra Conductor
Slim GaillardSlim GaillardSlim
Slam StewartSlam
Harlem CongeroosDancers
Olive HatchWater Ballet Specialty

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