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IMDb19281h 10mUnited States of America

Beautiful But Dumb

“She takes lessons from her smart girl friend in how to get her man”

Synopsis

Janet Brady, a stenographer, wants the love of her boss. She learns her personality has no appeal, so she drops her mannish clothes and blossoms forth as a simpering flapper. She develops sex appeal plus and though her boss is nonplussed for a time she wins him in the end.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 1, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Elmer Clifton
Screenplay & Story
Fanny Hatton, Frederic Hatton, Jack Natteford
Original Title
Beautiful But Dumb
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, No Language
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
Tiffany-Stahl Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Elmer Clifton

Screenplay & Story

Fanny Hatton, Frederic Hatton, Jack Natteford

Film Editing

Desmond O'Brien

Producers

John M. Stahl

Department Leadership Roster

Elmer Clifton

Elmer Clifton

Director

Fanny Hatton

Fanny Hatton

Writer

Frederic Hatton

Frederic Hatton

Writer

Jack Natteford

Writer

John M. Stahl

John M. Stahl

Producer

Desmond O'Brien

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beautiful But Dumb

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Beautiful But Dumb about?

Janet Brady, a stenographer, wants the love of her boss. She learns her personality has no appeal, so she drops her mannish clothes and blossoms forth as a simpering flapper. She develops sex appeal plus and though her boss is nonplussed for a time she wins him in the end.

Who directed Beautiful But Dumb?

Beautiful But Dumb was directed by Elmer Clifton.

Who stars in Beautiful But Dumb?

The principal cast of Beautiful But Dumb includes Patsy Ruth Miller, Charles Byer, George E. Stone, Shirley Palmer, Eileen Sedgwick.

When was Beautiful But Dumb released and how long is it?

Beautiful But Dumb was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.