The Dummy (1929)
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
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.
Director: Robert Milton
Genre: Comedy, Mystery
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: March 9, 1929
Cast
- Ruth Chatterton - Agnes Meredith
- Fredric March - Trumbull Meredith
- John Cromwell - Walter Babbing
- Fred Kohler - Joe Cooper
- Mickey Bennett - Barney Cook
- Vondell Darr - Peggy Meredith
- Jack Oakie - Dopey Hart
- Zasu Pitts - Rose Gleason
- Richard Tucker - Blackie Baker
- Eugene Pallette - Madison
Screenplay
- Harvey J. O'Higgins (Theatre Play)
- Harriet Ford (Theatre Play)
- Herman J. Mankiewicz
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert Milton
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Dummy stars Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, John Cromwell, Fred Kohler, Mickey Bennett, Vondell Darr.
- How long is The Dummy?
- The Dummy has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Dummy?
- The Dummy is a Comedy, Mystery film.
- Where was The Dummy produced?
- The Dummy was produced in United States of America.