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Men in Fright

1938Movie10 min

ComedyFamily
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A wholesome, hopeful family movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

The kids go to the hospital to visit Darla, who's recovering from a tonsillectomy. Chaos soon ensues.

Feels like

  • Classic Comedy
  • Slapstick Humour
  • Wholesome Family Fun
  • Nostalgic Entertainment
  • Childhood Antics
  • Madcap Situations
  • Lighthearted
  • Fast-Paced Gags
  • Timeless Charm

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
George Sidney
Written by
Hal Law, Robert A. McGowan
Produced by
Jack Chertok

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 15, 1938 · 10 min · Family, Comedy

Released
October 15, 1938
Runtime
10 min
Genres
Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Men in Fright worth watching?"

Questions about Men in Fright

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Men in Fright worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Men in Fright a sequel?

  1. Fly My Kite (1931)
  2. Choo-Choo! (1932)
  3. Washee Ironee (1934)
  4. Shrimps for a Day (1934)
  5. Our Gang Follies of 1936 (1935)
  6. Night 'n' Gales (1937)
  7. The Little Ranger (1938)
  8. Party Fever (1938)
  9. Aladdin's Lantern (1938)
  10. Men in Fright (1938)
  11. Football Romeo (1938)
  12. Practical Jokers (1938)
  13. Alfalfa's Aunt (1939)
  14. Tiny Troubles (1939)
  15. Duel Personalities (1939)
  16. Clown Princes (1939)
  17. Cousin Wilbur (1939)
  18. Joy Scouts (1939)
  19. Dog Daze (1939)
  20. Auto Antics (1939)
  21. Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939)
  22. Dad for a Day (1939)
  23. Time Out for Lessons (1939)
  24. Alfalfa's Double (1940)
  25. The Big Premiere (1940)
  26. All About Hash (1940)
  27. The New Pupil (1940)
  28. Bubbling Troubles (1940)
  29. Good Bad Boys (1940)
  30. Waldo's Last Stand (1940)
  31. Goin' Fishin' (1940)
  32. Kiddie Kure (1940)
  33. Baby Blues (1941)
  34. Fightin' Fools (1941)
  35. Ye Olde Minstrels (1941)
  36. 1-2-3-Go! (1941)
  37. Robot Wrecks (1941)
  38. Helping Hands (1941)
  39. Come Back, Miss Pipps (1941)
  40. Wedding Worries (1941)
  41. Melodies Old and New (1942)
  42. Going to Press (1942)
  43. Don't Lie (1942)
  44. Surprised Parties (1942)
  45. Doin' Their Bit (1942)
  46. Rover's Big Chance (1942)
  47. Mighty Lak a Goat (1942)
  48. Unexpected Riches (1942)
  49. Benjamin Franklin, Jr. (1943)
  50. Family Troubles (1943)
  51. Calling All Kids (1943)
  52. Farm Hands (1943)
  53. Election Daze (1943)
  54. Little Miss Pinkerton (1943)
  55. Three Smart Guys (1943)
  56. Radio Bugs (1944)
  57. Tale of a Dog (1944)
  58. Dancing Romeo (1944)

Yes: it's movie 10 of 58 in its series, after Aladdin's Lantern (1938) and before Football Romeo (1938).

Is Men in Fright okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Men in Fright make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Men in Fright?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.