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Hellzapoppin'

Play trailer Poster for Hellzapoppin' 1941,  1h 24m,  Musical/ Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Based on the Broadway hit of the same name, this comedy finds Ole (Ole Olsen) and Chic (Chic Johnson) trying to organize a musical show at a lavish estate. They run into problems when the show's producer, Jeff (Robert Paige), falls in love with estate resident Kitty (Jane Frazee) and has to compete with her fiancé (Lewis Howard). Meanwhile, Chic's sister Betty (Martha Raye) chases after a supposed Russian count. Gags and dance numbers abound in this madcap lark.

Critics Reviews

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James Agee TIME Magazine Feb 27, 2018
On celluloid, Hellzapoppin loses the frenetic quality it achieved on the stage. Go to Full Review
J.E. Pobes Cine-Mundial Sep 19, 2019
We recommend this movie as an effective antidote in these times of worry that overwhelm us. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Tomas Trussow The Lonely Film Critic Jul 2, 2019
4.5/5
Almost eighty years on, and it's still a hoot to behold. Go to Full Review
Phil Hall Film Threat Aug 6, 2008
5/5
The most wonderfully surreal comedy from Hollywood's Golden Age. Go to Full Review
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Feb 1, 2019 The best comedy movie ever made!
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Cast & Crew

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H. C. Potter

Director

Ole Olsen

Ole Olsen

Chic Johnson

Chic Johnson

Martha Raye

Betty Johnson

Mischa Auer

Pepi

Jane Frazee

Kitty Rand

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Hellzapoppin'

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Movie Info

Synopsis Based on the Broadway hit of the same name, this comedy finds Ole (Ole Olsen) and Chic (Chic Johnson) trying to organize a musical show at a lavish estate. They run into problems when the show's producer, Jeff (Robert Paige), falls in love with estate resident Kitty (Jane Frazee) and has to compete with her fiancé (Lewis Howard). Meanwhile, Chic's sister Betty (Martha Raye) chases after a supposed Russian count. Gags and dance numbers abound in this madcap lark.
Director
H. C. Potter
Screenwriter
Nat Perrin, Warren Wilson, Nat Perrin
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 26, 1941, Original
Runtime
1h 24m
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