Poster of Hellzapoppin'

Hellzapoppin'

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Thursday, December 25 1941
82 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Ole OlsenOle Olsen
Ole Olsen was
49 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Ole Olsen'.
Sun, Nov 06 1892 –
Sat, Jan 26 1963
Portrait of Chic JohnsonChic Johnson
Chic Johnson was
50 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Chic Johnson'.
Thu, Mar 05 1891 –
Sun, Feb 25 1962
Portrait of Martha RayeMartha Raye
Martha Raye was
25 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Betty Johnson'.
Sun, Aug 27 1916 –
Wed, Oct 19 1994
Portrait of Hugh HerbertHugh Herbert
Hugh Herbert was
57 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Quimby'.
Sat, Aug 09 1884 –
Wed, Mar 12 1952
Portrait of Jane FrazeeJane Frazee
Jane Frazee was
26 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Kitty Rand'.
Sun, Jul 18 1915 –
Fri, Sep 06 1985
Portrait of Robert PaigeRobert Paige
Robert Paige was
30 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Jeff Hunter'.
Sat, Dec 02 1911 –
Mon, Dec 21 1987
Portrait of Mischa AuerMischa Auer
Mischa Auer was
36 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Pepi'.
Fri, Nov 17 1905 –
Sun, Mar 05 1967
Portrait of Richard LaneRichard Lane
Richard Lane was
42 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 27 1899 –
Sun, Sep 05 1982
Portrait of Lewis HowardLewis Howard
Lewis Howard was
22 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Woody Taylor'.
Thu, Jan 16 1919 –
Sat, Sep 29 1951
Portrait of Clarence KolbClarence Kolb
Clarence Kolb was
67 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Andrew Rand'.
Thu, Jul 30 1874 –
Wed, Nov 25 1964
Portrait of Nella WalkerNella Walker
Nella Walker was
55 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Mrs. Rand'.
Thu, Mar 04 1886 –
Mon, Mar 22 1971
Portrait of Shemp HowardShemp Howard
Shemp Howard was
46 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Louie'.
Sun, Mar 10 1895 –
Tue, Nov 22 1955
Portrait of Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr. was
37 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Harry Selby'.
Sat, Dec 26 1903 –
Thu, May 18 1995
Portrait of Frank DarienFrank Darien
Frank Darien was
65 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Man Calling for Mrs. Jones'.
Fri, Mar 17 1876 –
Thu, Oct 20 1955
Portrait of Kay JohnsonKay Johnson
Kay Johnson was
37 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Lena - Lady Looking for Oscar'.
Tue, Nov 29 1904 –
Mon, Nov 17 1975
Portrait of Gus SchillingGus Schilling
Gus Schilling was
33 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Orchestra Conductor'.
Sat, Jun 20 1908 –
Sun, Jun 16 1957
Portrait of Slim GaillardSlim Gaillard
Slim Gaillard was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Slim'.
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Portrait of Slam StewartSlam Stewart
Slam Stewart was
27 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Slam'.
Mon, Sep 21 1914 –
Thu, Dec 10 1987
Portrait of Harlem CongeroosHarlem Congeroos
Harlem Congeroos was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Dancers'.
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Portrait of Olive HatchOlive Hatch
Olive Hatch was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Water Ballet Specialty'.
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Portrait of Eddie AcuffEddie Acuff
Eddie Acuff was
33 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Drafted Devil (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 03 1908 –
Mon, Dec 17 1956
Portrait of Kathryn AdamsKathryn Adams
Kathryn Adams was
21 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 15 1920 –
Fri, Oct 14 2016
Portrait of Sig ArnoSig Arno
Sig Arno was
45 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Orchestra Bass Player (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 27 1895 –
Sun, Aug 17 1975
Portrait of Frank AustinFrank Austin
Frank Austin was
64 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Chauffeur (uncredited)'.
Mon, Oct 08 1877 –
Thu, May 13 1954
Portrait of Don BrodieDon Brodie
Don Brodie was
37 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Theatre Manager (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 29 1904 –
Mon, Jan 08 2001
Portrait of George ChandlerGeorge Chandler
George Chandler was
43 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Movie Cameraman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 30 1898 –
Mon, Jun 10 1985
Portrait of Milton CharlestonMilton Charleston
Milton Charleston was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Undetermined Role (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Dean CollinsDean Collins
Dean Collins was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Betty's Jitterbug Dancing Partner (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Billy CurtisBilly Curtis
Billy Curtis was
32 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Bodyguard (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 27 1909 –
Wed, Nov 09 1988
Portrait of George DavisGeorge Davis
George Davis was
52 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Russian Butler (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 07 1889 –
Mon, Apr 19 1965
Portrait of Hal K. DawsonHal K. Dawson
Hal K. Dawson was
45 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Photographer at Pool (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 17 1896 –
Tue, Feb 17 1987
Portrait of William DowneWilliam Downe
William Downe was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Himself - Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Bess FlowersBess Flowers
Bess Flowers was
43 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Audience Extra (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of Karen X. GaylordKaren X. Gaylord
Karen X. Gaylord was
20 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 04 1921 –
Fri, Aug 01 2014
Portrait of Jody GilbertJody Gilbert
Jody Gilbert was
25 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Louie's Girlfriend (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 18 1916 –
Sat, Feb 03 1979
Portrait of Julia GriffithJulia Griffith
Julia Griffith was
61 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 01 1880 –
Tue, Nov 21 1961
Portrait of Ben HallBen Hall
Ben Hall was
42 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Goofy Man in Betty's Way (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 18 1899 –
Mon, May 20 1985
Portrait of Charlie HallCharlie Hall
Charlie Hall was
42 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 18 1899 –
Mon, Dec 07 1959
Portrait of Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. Hinds
Samuel S. Hinds was
66 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Showboat Captain (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 03 1875 –
Wed, Oct 13 1948
Portrait of George HumbertGeorge Humbert
George Humbert was
61 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Chef with Bread (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 29 1880 –
Wed, May 08 1963
Portrait of Frances 'Micky' JonesFrances 'Micky' Jones
Frances 'Micky' Jones was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Herself - Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ethelreda LeopoldEthelreda Leopold
Ethelreda Leopold was
27 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Blonde Woman at Skeet Range (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 02 1914 –
Mon, Jan 26 1998
Portrait of Jack 'Tiny' LipsonJack 'Tiny' Lipson
Jack 'Tiny' Lipson was
40 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Junior (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 17 1901 –
Fri, Nov 28 1947
Portrait of Leota LorraineLeota Lorraine
Leota Lorraine was
42 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 14 1899 –
Tue, Jul 09 1974
Portrait of Jimmie LucasJimmie Lucas
Jimmie Lucas was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Norma MillerNorma Miller
Norma Miller was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Dancer - Cook (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Susan MillerSusan Miller
Susan Miller was
21 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Mother Calling for Junior (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 13 1920 –
Sun, Aug 26 2018
Portrait of Al MinnsAl Minns
Al Minns was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Dancer - Butler (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry MontyHarry Monty
Harry Monty was
37 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Midget Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 15 1904 –
Tue, Dec 28 1999
Portrait of Lyle MoraineLyle Moraine
Lyle Moraine was
27 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Young Man (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 07 1914 –
Sat, Feb 13 1988
Portrait of Joseph NorthJoseph North
Joseph North was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Butler (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Gil PerkinsGil Perkins
Gil Perkins was
34 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Butler in Pool (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 24 1907 –
Sun, Mar 28 1999
Portrait of Jean PorterJean Porter
Jean Porter was
19 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Chorine (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 08 1922 –
Sat, Jan 13 2018
Portrait of Dorothy RayeDorothy Raye
Dorothy Raye was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Billy RickerBilly Ricker
Billy Ricker was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Himself - Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Willa Mae RickerWilla Mae Ricker
Willa Mae Ricker was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Herself - Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bert RoachBert Roach
Bert Roach was
50 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Robert T. MacChesney (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 20 1891 –
Tue, Feb 16 1971
Portrait of Bob RoseBob Rose
Bob Rose was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Shorty - Butler (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Angelo RossittoAngelo Rossitto
Angelo Rossitto was
33 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Dwarf Devil (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 18 1908 –
Sat, Sep 21 1991
Portrait of Fred SanbornFred Sanborn
Fred Sanborn was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Man Playing Tic-Tac-Toe (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Rex StewartRex Stewart
Rex Stewart was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Trumpet Specialty (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Andrew TombesAndrew Tombes
Andrew Tombes was
56 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Max Kane (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 28 1885 –
Wed, Mar 17 1976
Portrait of Dale Van SickelDale Van Sickel
Dale Van Sickel was
34 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Man Who Falls Into Pool / Frankenstein Monster (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 29 1907 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Ellinor VanderveerEllinor Vanderveer
Ellinor Vanderveer was
54 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Audience Extra (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 04 1887 –
Thu, May 27 1976
Portrait of Terry WalkerTerry Walker
Terry Walker was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Maid (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Billy WayneBilly Wayne
Billy Wayne was
44 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 11 1897 –
Fri, Jun 12 1970
Portrait of Dave WillockDave Willock
Dave Willock was
32 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Orchestra Trombone Player (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 13 1909 –
Mon, Nov 12 1990
Portrait of James CarlisleJames Carlisle
James Carlisle was
59 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 15 1882 –
Sun, Jan 03 1954
Portrait of Dick GordonDick Gordon
Dick Gordon was
48 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 21 1893 –
Thu, Sep 20 1956
Portrait of Barry NortonBarry Norton
Barry Norton was
36 in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 16 1905 –
Fri, Aug 24 1956
Portrait of Hazel DohlmanHazel Dohlman
Hazel Dohlman was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of H. C. PotterH. C. Potter
Director
H. C. Potter was
37 in Hellzapoppin'
Sun, Nov 13 1904 –
Wed, Aug 31 1977
Portrait of Elwood BredellElwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Elwood Bredell was
39 in Hellzapoppin'
Wed, Dec 24 1902 –
Wed, Feb 26 1969
Portrait of Joseph A. McDonoughJoseph A. McDonough
Assistant Director
Joseph A. McDonough was
45 in Hellzapoppin'
Tue, Oct 20 1896 –
Thu, May 11 1944
Portrait of Nat PerrinNat Perrin
Screenplay
Nat Perrin was
36 in Hellzapoppin'
Wed, Mar 15 1905 –
Sat, May 09 1998
Portrait of Warren WilsonWarren Wilson
Screenplay
Warren Wilson was
32 in Hellzapoppin'
Tue, May 11 1909 –
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Portrait of Jules LeveyJules Levey
Producer
Jules Levey was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Glenn TryonGlenn Tryon
Associate Producer
Glenn Tryon was
43 in Hellzapoppin'
Mon, Aug 01 1898 –
Sat, Apr 18 1970
Portrait of Alex GottliebAlex Gottlieb
Associate Producer
Alex Gottlieb was
35 in Hellzapoppin'
Fri, Dec 21 1906 –
Sun, Oct 09 1988
Portrait of Milton CarruthMilton Carruth
Editor
Milton Carruth was
42 in Hellzapoppin'
Thu, Mar 23 1899 –
Thu, Sep 07 1972
Portrait of Ted J. KentTed J. Kent
Editor
Ted J. Kent was
40 in Hellzapoppin'
Sun, Oct 06 1901 –
Tue, Jun 17 1986
Portrait of Frank SkinnerFrank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Frank Skinner was
43 in Hellzapoppin'
Fri, Dec 31 1897 –
Tue, Oct 08 1968
Portrait of Jack OttersonJack Otterson
Art Direction
Jack Otterson was
36 in Hellzapoppin'
Fri, Aug 25 1905 –
Sun, Dec 22 1991
Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell A. Gausman
Set Decoration
Russell A. Gausman was
49 in Hellzapoppin'
Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Mon, May 20 1963
Portrait of Vera WestVera West
Costume Design
Vera West was
43 in Hellzapoppin'
Sat, Jun 25 1898 –
Sun, Jun 29 1947
Portrait of Don RayeDon Raye
Lyricist
Don Raye was
32 in Hellzapoppin'
Tue, Mar 16 1909 –
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Portrait of Gene de PaulGene de Paul
Songs
Gene de Paul was
>> in Hellzapoppin'
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