A Clever Dummy (1917)
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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.
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Ben TurpinA Romantic Janitor
Chester ConklinA Playful Property Man
Wallace BeeryPatrick Cohen - a Vaudeville Manager
Juanita HansenA Leading Lady
Claire AndersonTinker's Daughter - An Object of AffectionJames DonnellySamuel Tinker - Her Inventive FatherJames DelanoClarence - His Interested Partner
Joseph BelmontBald Husband in AudienceRobert MillikenMaster of Ceremonies
Marvel ReaMinor Role
Eva ThatcherWifein AudienceKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityJanitor · Dummy · Vaudeville CompanyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference495477Actor preference467437 · 274670 · 191846
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Frequently asked questions about A Clever Dummy
What is A Clever Dummy about?
An inventor and his assistant build a robot that looks like their janitor, and everyone tries to profit off the invention.
How long is A Clever Dummy?
A Clever Dummy has a runtime of 23 minutes.