The Dummy Owner (1938)
Leon's boss buys a racehorse, but doesn't want word to get out that he is the owner, so he has the papers filled out showing Leon as the owner of record. At first, Leon is excited, but the arrangement soon creates difficulty for him. First, he knows nothing about horses except how to bet on them, and second, when his wife finds out, she is furious.
Director: Jean Yarbrough
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 8, 1938
Cast
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dummy Owner about?
- Leon's boss buys a racehorse, but doesn't want word to get out that he is the owner, so he has the papers filled out showing Leon as the owner of record. At first, Leon is excited, but the arrangement soon creates difficulty for him. First, he knows nothing about horses except how to bet on them, and second, when his wife finds out, she is furious.
- Who directed The Dummy Owner?
- The Dummy Owner was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
- Who stars in The Dummy Owner?
- The Dummy Owner stars Leon Errol, Maxine Jennings, Billy Franey, Frank O'Connor, Edward Keane, Harry Bowen.
- How long is The Dummy Owner?
- The Dummy Owner has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is The Dummy Owner?
- The Dummy Owner is a Comedy film.