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The Dummy

Passed1h1929Robert Milton
IMDb: 7.3/10
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"LISTEN-to this 100% Talking Comedy Farce There's a volley of snappy humor when you hear the Dummy talk. A STAGE PLAY ON THE SCREEN"

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.

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What is The Dummy (1929) 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 stars in The Dummy?

The Dummy stars Ruth Chatterton (Agnes Meredith), Fredric March (Trumbull Meredith), John Cromwell (Walter Babbing), Fred Kohler (Joe Cooper), Mickey Bennett (Barney Cook). The film was directed by Robert Milton.

How long is The Dummy?

The Dummy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1929. It is rated Passed.

Is The Dummy worth watching?

The Dummy holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Comedy, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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