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The Dummy (1929)

| Comedy | 9 March 1929 (USA)
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The Dummy is a 1929 American comedy film directed by Robert Milton and written by Harriet Ford, Harvey J. O'Higgins, Herman J. Mankiewicz and Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The film stars Fredric ... See full summary »

Directors:

Robert Milton, Louis J. Gasnier (co-director) (uncredited)

Writers:

Harriet Ford (play), Harvey J. O'Higgins (play) | 2 more credits »

Stars:

Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, John Cromwell | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview:
Ruth Chatterton ... Agnes Meredith
Fredric March ... Trumbull Meredith
John Cromwell ... Walter Babbing
Fred Kohler ... Joe Cooper
Mickey Bennett ... Barney Cook
Vondell Darr Vondell Darr ... Peggy Meredith
Jack Oakie ... Dopey Hart
Zasu Pitts ... Rose Gleason
Richard Tucker ... Blackie Baker
Eugene Pallette ... Madison
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The Dummy is a 1929 American comedy film directed by Robert Milton and written by Harriet Ford, Harvey J. O'Higgins, Herman J. Mankiewicz and Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The film stars Fredric March, John Cromwell, Fred Kohler, Mickey Bennett, Vondell Darr, Jack Oakie and ZaSu Pitts. The film was released on March 9, 1929, by Paramount Pictures.

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Taglines:

Hear 'The Dummy' Talk If You Want Excitement and Convulsing Fun-Listen- (Print Ad-Pittsburgh Press,((Pittsburgh, Penna.)) 30 June 1929)

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 March 1929 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Assim Falou o Mudo See more »

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono (MovieTone)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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