Movie: Dummy Ache

Top 9 Billed Cast

Edgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy

Edgar

Florence Lake
Florence Lake

Florence

Jack Rice
Jack Rice

Florence's Brother

Dot Farley
Dot Farley

Florence's Mother

George J. Lewis
George J. Lewis

Actor

Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball

Actress

Harry Bowen
Harry Bowen

Cabbie

Billy Franey
Billy Franey

Man with Pitchfork

Bobby Burns
Bobby Burns

(uncredited)

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    Dummy Ache is a 1936 American short comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins. An assuming husband, suspicious of his wife, follows her for the day. Misunderstandings, mishaps, and hijinks ensue. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1936 for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel). Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Library of Congress. Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division in 2013.

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    1936-07-10

  • Average

    5.1

  • Rating:

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    English
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