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The Day of Rest
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The Day of Rest

1939-09-05 · 9 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy

Joe Doakes tries to take a day off.

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Directors
Basil Wrangell
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Robert BenchleyRobert BenchleyJoe Doakes
Sonny BuppSonny BuppYounger Son
Helen MacKellarHelen MacKellarMrs. Doakes

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