The Dummy(1929)
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The Dummy Synopsis
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.
The Dummy (1929) is a comedy and mystery film directed by Robert Milton, released on March 9, 1929 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, John Cromwell and Fred Kohler. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Milton
- Writers:
- Harriet Ford, Harvey J. O'Higgins, Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Dummy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ruth Chatterton
as Agnes Meredith
Fredric March
as Trumbull Meredith
John Cromwell
as Walter Babbing
Fred Kohler
as Joe Cooper
Mickey Bennett
as Barney Cook
- Vondell Darr
Vondell Darr
as Peggy Meredith
Jack Oakie
as Dopey Hart
Zasu Pitts
as Rose Gleason
Richard Tucker
as Blackie Baker
Eugene Pallette
as Madison
Key crew
Directed by Robert Milton, written by Harriet Ford, Harvey J. O'Higgins and Herman J. Mankiewicz.
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The Dummy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Dummy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Dummy?
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The main cast of The Dummy (1929) includes Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, John Cromwell, Fred Kohler and Mickey Bennett. The film was directed by Robert Milton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dummy released?
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The Dummy was released on March 9, 1929 and runs for 1h.
Is The Dummy worth watching?
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The Dummy (1929) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.