The Dummy(1929)
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
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Robert Milton
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The Dummy was released in 1929.
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The Dummy runs for 60 minutes (1 hour).
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The Dummy was directed by Robert Milton.
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The Dummy stars Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, John Cromwell, Fred Kohler and Mickey Bennett.
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