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Dummy Ache( 1936)

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Overview

Dummy Ache is a 1936 American short comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins. An assuming husband, suspicious of his wife, follows her for the day. Misunderstandings, mishaps, and hijinks ensue. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1936 for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel). Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Library of Congress. Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division in 2013.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Edgar Kennedy

      Edgar

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      Florence Lake

      Florence

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      Jack Rice

      Florence's Brother

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      Dot Farley

      Florence's Mother

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      George J. Lewis

      Actor

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      Lucille Ball

      Actress

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      Harry Bowen

      Cabbie

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      Billy Franey

      Man with Pitchfork

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      Bobby Burns

      (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Sun Jun 29 2025
    Edgar Kennedy is off to go play golf when his wife asks to borrow the car! That’s no problem, he’ll get a taxi - but his driver used to be a fellow member until his wife got involved in a love triangle and now he drives a cab! Nervous, he decides to double-back and check just why she (Florence Lake) wanted the car in the first place. Now we are given a clue as to the whole thing right from the get-go, so we know just what is really going on as poor old Ed gets the wrong end of the stick at just about every turn and it’s fair to say that for him - if it can go wrong, it will. With the police sus...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • marital discord
    • short film