

Mr. Washington Goes to Town(1942)
YOU'LL BUST YOUR SIDES A-LAFFIN'
While serving time in county prison, Wallingford sees a story in the newspaper that his cellmate, Schenectady, has inherited a mansionfrom his recently deceased uncle. Hearing this, Schenectady dreams of luxury.
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Mr. Washington Goes to Town
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While serving time in county prison, Wallingford sees a story in the newspaper that his cellmate, Schenectady, has inherited a mansionfrom his recently deceased uncle. Hearing this, Schenectady dreams of luxury.
Release Date
1942-05-09
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5.5
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2.8 startsTagline
YOU'LL BUST YOUR SIDES A-LAFFIN'
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