Running Wild
1927, English. Directed by Gregory La Cava.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Gregory La CavaDirector
- W.C. FieldsElmer Finch
- Marie ShotwellMrs. Elmer Finch
- Mary BrianElizabeth Finch
- Claude BuchananDave Harvey
- Frederick BurtonD.W. Harvey
- Barnett RaskinJunior
- Edward RosemanArvo - the Hypnotist
- J. Moy BennettMr. Johnson (uncredited)
- John MertonPolice Officer (uncredited)
- Frank EvansAmos Barker
- Tom MaddenTruck Driver (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 10 June 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gregory La Cava
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Running Wild runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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Running Wild isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Running Wild?
If you liked Running Wild, try Simpsley, Duplex, Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story.
Who directed Running Wild?
Running Wild (1927) was directed by Gregory La Cava and stars W.C. Fields, Marie Shotwell, Mary Brian.