A Clever Dummy
Synopsis
An inventor and his assistant build a robot that looks like their janitor, and everyone tries to profit off the invention.
Top Cast
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Ben Turpin
A Romantic Janitor
Chester Conklin
A Playful Property Man
Wallace Beery
Patrick Cohen - a Vaudeville Manager
Juanita Hansen
A Leading Lady
Claire Anderson
Tinker's Daughter - An Object of Affection
James Donnelly
Samuel Tinker - Her Inventive Father
James Delano
Clarence - His Interested Partner
Joseph Belmont
Bald Husband in Audience
Robert Milliken
Master of Ceremonies
Marvel Rea
Minor Role
Eva Thatcher
Wifein Audience
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herman C. Raymaker
- Screenplay & Story
- Mack Sennett
- Original Title
- A Clever Dummy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herman C. Raymaker
Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Herman C. Raymaker
Director
Mack Sennett
Producer
Mack Sennett
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Clever Dummy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed A Clever Dummy?
A Clever Dummy was directed by Herman C. Raymaker.
Who stars in A Clever Dummy?
The principal cast of A Clever Dummy includes Ben Turpin, Chester Conklin, Wallace Beery, Juanita Hansen, Claire Anderson.
When was A Clever Dummy released and how long is it?
A Clever Dummy was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Clever Dummy?
A Clever Dummy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).