Who's a Dummy?
Synopsis
Mrs. Errol, rehearsing for a play but keeping it a secret from Leon, forces him to take a taxi, as she needs the family car. The taxi driver tells Leon a tale of a love triangle that sets Leon's imagination on fire. He follows his wife and discovers her rehearsing a love scene with an actor, and he thinks it is real. He is leaving when he hears a pistol shot and rushes back, to discover his wife stuffing a dummy in a hamper, but he thinks it is a real body. To protect his wife, Leon steals the hamper, and is almost lynched by a crowd who also thinks the hamper contains a real body.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry D'Arcy
- Screenplay & Story
- George Jeske, Clem Beauchamp
- Original Title
- Who's a Dummy?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry D'Arcy
George Jeske, Clem Beauchamp
Department Leadership Roster
Harry D'Arcy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Who's a Dummy?
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Who's a Dummy? about?
Mrs. Errol, rehearsing for a play but keeping it a secret from Leon, forces him to take a taxi, as she needs the family car. The taxi driver tells Leon a tale of a love triangle that sets Leon's imagination on fire. He follows his wife and discovers her rehearsing a love scene with an actor, and he thinks it is real. He is leaving when he hears a pistol shot and rushes back, to discover his wife stuffing a dummy in a hamper, but he thinks it is a real body. To protect his wife, Leon steals the hamper, and is almost lynched by a crowd who also thinks the hamper contains a real body.
Who directed Who's a Dummy??
Who's a Dummy? was directed by Harry D'Arcy.
Who stars in Who's a Dummy??
The principal cast of Who's a Dummy? includes Leon Errol, Vivian Tobin, Herb Vigran, Dorothy Granger, Eddie Kane.
When was Who's a Dummy? released and how long is it?
Who's a Dummy? was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 17m.