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
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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Top billed cast
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Ruth ChattertonAgnes Meredith
Fredric MarchTrumbull Meredith
John CromwellWalter Babbing
Fred KohlerJoe CooperVondell DarrPeggy Meredith
Mickey BennettBarney Cook
Zasu PittsRose Gleason
Jack OakieDopey Hart
Richard TuckerBlackie Baker
Eugene PalletteMadisonKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · MysteryTheme affinityMysteryNarrative complexityMystery · MysteryDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference371597
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Frequently asked questions about The Dummy
What is The Dummy 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.
How long is The Dummy?
The Dummy has a runtime of 60 minutes.