A Clever Dummy
1917, English. Directed by Herman C. Raymaker.
An inventor and his assistant build a robot that looks like their janitor, and everyone tries to profit off the invention.
- Runtime
- 0h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Herman C. RaymakerDirector
- Ben TurpinA Romantic Janitor
- Chester ConklinA Playful Property Man
- Wallace BeeryPatrick Cohen - a Vaudeville Manager
- Juanita HansenA Leading Lady
- Claire AndersonTinker's Daughter - An Object of Affection
- James DonnellySamuel Tinker - Her Inventive Father
- James DelanoClarence - His Interested Partner
- Joseph BelmontBald Husband in Audience
- Robert MillikenMaster of Ceremonies
- Marvel ReaMinor Role
- Eva ThatcherWifein Audience
Details
- Released
- 15 July 1917
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mack Sennett
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A Clever Dummy runs 19 minutes (0h 19m).
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A Clever Dummy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Clever Dummy on?
A Clever Dummy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Clever Dummy?
If you liked A Clever Dummy, try Dennis the Menace, The Geisha Boy, Robot Chicken: Star Wars.
Who directed A Clever Dummy?
A Clever Dummy (1917) was directed by Herman C. Raymaker and stars Ben Turpin, Chester Conklin, Wallace Beery.