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Dumb's the Word

  • 1937
  • 18m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
26
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ComedyShort

Edgar discovers a cache of gold coins in his attic but is intimidated by house painter Billy Franey into sharing his illegal stash.Edgar discovers a cache of gold coins in his attic but is intimidated by house painter Billy Franey into sharing his illegal stash.Edgar discovers a cache of gold coins in his attic but is intimidated by house painter Billy Franey into sharing his illegal stash.

  • Director
    • Leslie Goodwins
  • Writers
    • Charles E. Roberts
    • George Jeske
  • Stars
    • Edgar Kennedy
    • Vivien Oakland
    • Billy Franey
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    26
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    • Director
      • Leslie Goodwins
    • Writers
      • Charles E. Roberts
      • George Jeske
    • Stars
      • Edgar Kennedy
      • Vivien Oakland
      • Billy Franey
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Edgar Kennedy
    Edgar Kennedy
    • Edgar Kennedy
    Vivien Oakland
    Vivien Oakland
    • Vivien Kennedy
    Billy Franey
    Billy Franey
    • Painter
    Eddie Dunn
    Eddie Dunn
    • Jones, Neighbor
    • Director
      • Leslie Goodwins
    • Writers
      • Charles E. Roberts
      • George Jeske
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    • Quotes

      Edgar Kennedy: Remember, mum's the word.

      Painter: What word?

    • Connections
      Remade as Dig That Gold (1948)
    • Soundtracks
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      Composed by Euphemia Allen (a.k.a. Arhur de Lulli) (1877)

      Under opening credits and whistled by Billy Franey

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    • Release date
      • June 11, 1937 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Runtime
      18 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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