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The Dummy (1929)

Movie ★ 8.0 60 min

Comedy Mystery

The title character is office-boy Barney. Pretending to be a deaf-mute, Barney tries to trump his detective boss Walter Babbing by tracking down the person who kidnapped Peggy Meredith, the daughter of wealthy Agnes and Trumbull Meredith.

Robert Milton Director Herman J. Mankiewicz Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 9, 1929
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0019840

Cast

Ruth Chatterton Ruth Chatterton Agnes Meredith Fredric March Fredric March Trumbull Meredith John Cromwell John Cromwell Walter Babbing Fred Kohler Fred Kohler Joe Cooper Mickey Bennett Mickey Bennett Barney Cook Vondell Darr Peggy Meredith Jack Oakie Jack Oakie Dopey Hart Zasu Pitts Zasu Pitts Rose Gleason Richard Tucker Richard Tucker Blackie Baker Eugene Pallette Eugene Pallette Madison

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Dummy about?
The title character is office-boy Barney. Pretending to be a deaf-mute, Barney tries to trump his detective boss Walter Babbing by tracking down the person who kidnapped Peggy Meredith, the daughter of wealthy Agnes and Trumbull Meredith.
Who directed The Dummy?
The Dummy was directed by Robert Milton.
Who stars in The Dummy?
The Dummy stars Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, John Cromwell, Fred Kohler.
When was The Dummy released?
The Dummy is a 1929 comedy, mystery film.
Where can I watch The Dummy?
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