Running Wild (1927)

Cowardly Elmer Finch is browbeaten by his wife, daughter, fat son and the family dog. After hypnosis he is domineering. He enters a contract with a fifteen-thousand dollar payoff, so his courage can last beyond the hypnosis.

Cast (11)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

W.C. Fields

Elmer Finch

Marie Shotwell

Mrs. Elmer Finch

Mary Brian

Elizabeth Finch

C

Claude Buchanan

Dave Harvey

F

Frederick Burton

D.W. Harvey

B

Barnett Raskin

Junior

Edward Roseman

Arvo - the Hypnotist

J

J. Moy Bennett

Mr. Johnson (uncredited)

John Merton

Police Officer (uncredited)

F

Frank Evans

Amos Barker

T

Tom Madden

Truck Driver (uncredited)

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