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Mr. Washington Goes to Town
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Mr. Washington Goes to Town

1942-05-09 · 64 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Fantasy

While serving time in county prison, Wallingford sees a story in the newspaper that his cellmate, Schenectady, has inherited a mansionfrom his recently deceased uncle. Hearing this, Schenectady dreams of luxury.

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Production details

Directors
Jed Buell, William Beaudine
Production companies
Dixie National Pictures Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000

Top Cast

Mantan MorelandMantan MorelandSchenectady Washington
F.E. MillerF.E. MillerWallingford Montgomery
Marguerite WhittenLady Queenie
Maceo Bruce SheffieldMaceo Bruce SheffieldBrutus Blake
Arthur RayJ. Bennington Blackstone, crooked lawyer
Zerita Stepteau[as Zerita Steptoe] Mrs. Blake
Monte HawleyJose Don Juan Romero Jefferson Stiletto
Cleo DesmondOld Crone Hotel Resident
Clarence MoorehouseThe Gorilla
Vernon McCallaInvisible Man
John Lester JohnsonBodyless Head
Florence O'BrienFlorence O'BrienChambermaid
Charles HawkinsLawyer Goldberg
Johnny TaylorJohnny the Great
DeForest CovanDeForest CovanHeadless Man
Clarence HargraveGorilla Trainer
Walter KnoxMan on Crutches
Geraldine WhitfieldNiece
Nathan CurryNathan CurryPoliceman
Henry HastingsUncle Utica

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