The Dumb-Bell
Synopsis
The owners of a movie studio are having problems with a temperamental director, and they promise an actor on one of his pictures that he can have the job if he can find a way to make the director leave the picture.
Top Cast
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Harry 'Snub' Pollard
The New Director
Marie Mosquini
Mary - the Leading Lady
Charles Stevenson
Julius Goldsmith - Film producer
William Gillespie
Abe Silverstein - Film producer
Noah Young
Disgruntled director
George Rowe
Cameraman
Sammy Brooks
Short actor playing doctor
Wally Howe
Actor playing doctor
Charley Chase
Actor wearing top hat
William B. Davidson
Lincoln Stedman
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charley Chase
- Original Title
- The Dumb-Bell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charley Chase
Department Leadership Roster
Charley Chase
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dumb-Bell
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What is The Dumb-Bell about?
The owners of a movie studio are having problems with a temperamental director, and they promise an actor on one of his pictures that he can have the job if he can find a way to make the director leave the picture.
Who directed The Dumb-Bell?
The Dumb-Bell was directed by Charley Chase.
Who stars in The Dumb-Bell?
The principal cast of The Dumb-Bell includes Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Marie Mosquini, Charles Stevenson, William Gillespie, Noah Young.
When was The Dumb-Bell released and how long is it?
The Dumb-Bell was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 9m.