Name: A Clever Dummy
Director: Herman C. Raymaker
Genre: Comedy, Short
Released: 1917-01-01
Duration: PT19mM
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Ben Turpin, Chester Conklin, Wallace Beery, Juanita Hansen, Claire Anderson

Question 1

What is A Clever Dummy (1917) about?

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An inventor and his assistant build a robot that looks like their janitor, and everyone tries to profit off the invention.

Question 2

Who stars in A Clever Dummy?

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A Clever Dummy stars Ben Turpin (A Romantic Janitor), Chester Conklin (A Playful Property Man), Wallace Beery (Patrick Cohen - a Vaudeville Manager), Juanita Hansen (A Leading Lady), Claire Anderson (Tinker's Daughter - An Object of Affection). The film was directed by Herman C. Raymaker.

Question 3

How long is A Clever Dummy?

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A Clever Dummy has a runtime of 19 min and premiered in 1917. It is rated NR.

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Is A Clever Dummy worth watching?

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A Clever Dummy holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Comedy, Short are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch A Clever Dummy?

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