How to Read (1938)
Robert Benchley offers a humorous lecture on how to avoid different types of strain during reading.
Top billed cast
Robert BenchleyLecturer
Barbara BedfordDental Patient (uncredited)
Marie BlakeNagging Wife (uncredited)
Hal K. DawsonAnnoying Club Member (uncredited)
Mahlon HamiltonMan in Library (uncredited)
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