The Dummy(1929)
LISTEN-to this 100% Talking Comedy Farce There's a volley of snappy humor when you hear the Dummy talk. A STAGE PLAY ON THE SCREEN
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.
Movie: The Dummy
Top 10 Billed Cast
Agnes Meredith
Trumbull Meredith
Walter Babbing
Joe Cooper
Barney Cook
Dopey Hart
Rose Gleason
Blackie Baker
Madison
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