Hiss and Yell
Originally released in 1946. Hiss and Yell is a comedy film. directed by Jules White. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Jo Allen, Barton Yarborough, and Symona Boniface
Synopsis
Vera thinks she's witnessed a man decapitating his wife. Actually, she's only seen magician Bluebeard the Great rehearsing his act. Still convinced that the magician is a killer, Vera goes through all sorts of comic agony when she is forced to share the same train compartment with Bluebeard (who doesn't help matters when he offers her a sandwich consisting of "scrambled brains and tongue").
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 1946
80 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
3.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barbara Jo Allen
as Vera Vague
Barton Yarborough
as Barton O'Hara aka Bluebeard the Great
Symona Boniface
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
as Policeman (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
as Delivery Man (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey
as Policeman (uncredited)
Emil Sitka
as Drunken Gardener (uncredited)
Victor Travis
as Conductor (uncredited)
John Tyrrell
as Policeman (uncredited)
Johnny Kascier
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiss and Yell about?
Vera thinks she's witnessed a man decapitating his wife. Actually, she's only seen magician Bluebeard the Great rehearsing his act. Still convinced that the magician is a killer, Vera goes through ...
Who directed Hiss and Yell?
Hiss and Yell was directed by Jules White.
How long is Hiss and Yell?
Hiss and Yell has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Hiss and Yell released?
Hiss and Yell was released on February 14, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hiss and Yell?
The main cast of Hiss and Yell includes Barbara Jo Allen, Barton Yarborough, Symona Boniface, Edmund Cobb, Heinie Conklin.