Overview

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.

Cast

Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, John Cromwell, Fred Kohler, Mickey Bennett, Vondell Darr, Jack Oakie, Zasu Pitts

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What is "The Dummy" about?

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.

When was "The Dummy" released?

The Dummy was released in 1929.

Who stars in "The Dummy"?

The cast includes Ruth Chatterton, Fredric March, John Cromwell, Fred Kohler.

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