The Dummy
“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”
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Milton
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey J. O'Higgins, Harriet Ford, Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Original Title
- The Dummy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Milton
Harvey J. O'Higgins, Harriet Ford, Herman J. Mankiewicz
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Robert Milton
Director
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dummy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Dummy?
The Dummy was directed by Robert Milton.
Who stars in The Dummy?
The principal cast of The Dummy includes Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, John Cromwell, Fred Kohler, Mickey Bennett.
When was The Dummy released and how long is it?
The Dummy was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.