A Clever Dummy(1917)
A Clever Dummy Synopsis
An inventor and his assistant build a robot that looks like their janitor, and everyone tries to profit off the invention.
A Clever Dummy (1917) is a comedy film directed by Herman C. Raymaker, released on July 15, 1917 with a runtime of 19m. It stars Ben Turpin, Chester Conklin, Wallace Beery and Juanita Hansen. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Herman C. Raymaker
- Writers:
- Mack Sennett
- Producers:
- Mack Sennett
- Production:
- Keystone Film Company
- Status:
- Released
A Clever Dummy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Turpin
as A Romantic Janitor
Chester Conklin
as A Playful Property Man
Wallace Beery
as Patrick Cohen - a Vaudeville Manager
Juanita Hansen
as A Leading Lady
Claire Anderson
as Tinker's Daughter - An Object of Affection
- James Donnelly
James Donnelly
as Samuel Tinker - Her Inventive Father
- James Delano
James Delano
as Clarence - His Interested Partner
Joseph Belmont
as Bald Husband in Audience
- Robert Milliken
Robert Milliken
as Master of Ceremonies
Marvel Rea
as Minor Role
Eva Thatcher
as Wifein Audience
Key crew
Directed by Herman C. Raymaker, written by Mack Sennett, produced by Mack Sennett.
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A Clever Dummy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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A Clever Dummy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Clever Dummy?
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The main cast of A Clever Dummy (1917) includes Ben Turpin, Chester Conklin, Wallace Beery, Juanita Hansen and Claire Anderson. The film was directed by Herman C. Raymaker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Clever Dummy released?
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A Clever Dummy was released on July 15, 1917 and runs for 19m.
Is A Clever Dummy worth watching?
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A Clever Dummy (1917) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.