The Dentist
Synopsis
An unconventional dentist deals with patients in slapstick fashion.
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W.C. Fields
Dentist
Marjorie Kane
Mary - Dentist's Daughter
Arnold Gray
Arthur the Iceman
Dorothy Granger
Patient (Miss Peppitone)
Elise Cavanna
Patient (Miss Mason)
Zedna Farley
Dental Assistant
Joseph Belmont
Mr. Benford - Man Hit by a Golf Ball
Billy Bletcher
Mr. Foliage - Bearded Patient
Joe Bordeaux
Benford's Caddy
Harry Bowen
Joe
Bobby Dunn
Dentist's Caddy
George Gray
Benford's Golf Partner
Barney Hellum
Patient in Waiting Room
Thelma Hill
Minor Role
Bud Jamison
Charley Frobisher
Pete Rasch
Benford's Tough Son
Emma Tansey
Old Lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- W.C. Fields
- Original Title
- The Dentist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Pearce
W.C. Fields
John W. Boyle
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
W.C. Fields
Writer
Leslie Pearce
Director
Mack Sennett
Producer
John W. Boyle
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dentist
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What is The Dentist about?
An unconventional dentist deals with patients in slapstick fashion.
Who directed The Dentist?
The Dentist was directed by Leslie Pearce.
Who stars in The Dentist?
The principal cast of The Dentist includes W.C. Fields, Marjorie Kane, Arnold Gray, Dorothy Granger, Elise Cavanna.
When was The Dentist released and how long is it?
The Dentist was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 21m.