A Clever Dummy is a 1917 American short comedy film directed by Ferris Hartman, Robert P. Kerr, Herman C. Raymaker, and Mack Sennett.

A Clever Dummy
Directed byFerris Hartman
Robert P. Kerr
Herman C. Raymaker
Mack Sennett
Written byMack Sennett
Produced byMack Sennett
CinematographyElgin Lessley
Release date
  • June 28, 1917 (1917-06-28)
Running time
23 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Cast edit

  • Ben Turpin as A romantic janitor
  • Chester Conklin as A playful property man
  • Wallace Beery as A vaudeville manager
  • Juanita Hansen as A leading lady
  • Claire Anderson as An object of affection
  • James Donnelly as Her inventive father
  • James Delano as His interested partner
  • Joseph Belmont as Bald Husband in Audience (uncredited)
  • Robert Milliken as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
  • Marvel Rea (Minor Role) (uncredited)
  • Eva Thatcher as Wife in Audience (uncredited)

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