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The Dummy (1929)

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.

  • Comedy
  • Mystery

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ruth ChattertonRuth ChattertonAgnes Meredith
  • Photo of Fredric MarchFredric MarchTrumbull Meredith
  • Photo of John CromwellJohn CromwellWalter Babbing
  • Photo of Fred KohlerFred KohlerJoe Cooper
  • Photo of Mickey BennettMickey BennettBarney Cook
  • Photo of Vondell DarrVondell DarrPeggy Meredith
  • Photo of Jack OakieJack OakieDopey Hart
  • Photo of Zasu PittsZasu PittsRose Gleason
  • Photo of Richard TuckerRichard TuckerBlackie Baker
  • Photo of Eugene PalletteEugene PalletteMadison

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