Dumb-bells in Ermine (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1930, Dumb-bells in Ermine is a comedy and romance film directed by John G. Adolfi, running about 70 minutes. “In which a certain reformer who was considered a paragon of virtue by the town's female kibitzers and busybodies meets a nifty blonde who knew him when” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a small town in Virginia, Faith Corey, daughter of a socially prominent family, meets and falls in love with Jerry Malone, a prizefighter, though her straitlaced mother wants her to marry Siegfried, a spellbinding "missionary reformer." Though Grandma Corey promotes the romance with the prizefighter, Mike, the fighter's hardboiled, wisecracking manager, tries to keep them apart; following a quarrel, Faith reconciles herself to marrying Siegfried, but when he invites a group of "weak sisters" to a revival meeting, he is disgraced when one accuses him of her downfall. Finally, with Mike's advice, Jerry wins back Faith and they are united with the family's blessings.
Who’s in it. Dumb-bells in Ermine stars Robert Armstrong as Jerry Malone, Barbara Kent as Faith Corey, Beryl Mercer as Grandma Corey and James Gleason as Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Dumb-bells in Ermine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dumb-bells in Ermine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dumb-bells in Ermine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dumb-bells in Ermine (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dumb-bells in Ermine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dumb-bells in Ermine worth watching?
- Dumb-bells in Ermine holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dumb-bells in Ermine?
- Dumb-bells in Ermine stars Robert Armstrong, Barbara Kent, Beryl Mercer, James Gleason and Claude Gillingwater.
- When was Dumb-bells in Ermine released?
- Dumb-bells in Ermine was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.