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The Candid Camera

1932-06-19 · 19 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy

Mrs. Townes has been refused a new car by her husband for 3 years while he's driving in cabs all over town. But when Jack Townes is exposed in a newsreel pursuing a girl on the beach, Mrs. Townes has now means to negotiate.

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Directors
Leslie Pearce
Production companies
Mack Sennett Comedies
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dorothy GrangerDorothy GrangerMrs. Townes
Franklin PangbornFranklin PangbornJack Townes
Cecil CunninghamCecil CunninghamMrs. Townes' Aunty
Harry BowenHarry BowenTom
Toby WingToby WingBetty Swan
Marjorie BeebeMarjorie BeebeActress in Movie (uncredited)
Andy ClydeAndy ClydeActor in Movie (uncredited)
Tom DempseyTom DempseyPolice Sergeant (uncredited)
Frank EastmanActor in Movie (uncredited)
George GrayAuto Salesman (uncredited)
Harry GribbonHarry GribbonActor in Movie (uncredited)
Julia GriffithMustachioed Diner's Wife (uncredited)
Bud JamisonBud JamisonArresting Officer (uncredited)
John J. RichardsonJohn J. RichardsonMustachioed Diner / Movie Guest (uncredited)
Dick StewartDiner / Movie Guest (uncredited)

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