A Clever Dummy (1917)
An inventor and his assistant build a robot that looks like their janitor, and everyone tries to profit off the invention.
Director: Herman C. Raymaker
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: July 15, 1917
Cast
- Ben Turpin - A Romantic Janitor
- Chester Conklin - A Playful Property Man
- Wallace Beery - Patrick Cohen - a Vaudeville Manager
- Juanita Hansen - A Leading Lady
- Claire Anderson - Tinker's Daughter - An Object of Affection
- James Donnelly - Samuel Tinker - Her Inventive Father
- James Delano - Clarence - His Interested Partner
- Joseph Belmont - Bald Husband in Audience
- Robert Milliken - Master of Ceremonies
- Marvel Rea - Minor Role
Screenplay
Production: Keystone Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
janitor, dummy, vaudeville company
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Clever Dummy about?
- An inventor and his assistant build a robot that looks like their janitor, and everyone tries to profit off the invention.
- Who directed A Clever Dummy?
- A Clever Dummy was directed by Herman C. Raymaker.
- Who stars in A Clever Dummy?
- A Clever Dummy stars Ben Turpin, Chester Conklin, Wallace Beery, Juanita Hansen, Claire Anderson, James Donnelly.
- How long is A Clever Dummy?
- A Clever Dummy has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is A Clever Dummy?
- A Clever Dummy is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Clever Dummy produced?
- A Clever Dummy was produced in United States of America.