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The Dummy

8.0 (1 votes)• 1929• 60m•Released

Comedy Mystery

Storyline & Plot Summary

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.

Production Details

Director: Robert Milton

Starring Cast: Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, John Cromwell, Fred Kohler, Mickey Bennett, Vondell Darr

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

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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