Dumb's the Word (1937)
Edgar finds some gold in his attic and the guy working on his roof tells him he could go to jail for having it!! This is because President Franklin Roosevelt has actually campaigned Congress to make gold ownership illegal in order to force people off the gold standard as well as to try to get more currency into circulation.
Director: Leslie Goodwins
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: June 11, 1937
Cast
- Edgar Kennedy - Edgar Kennedy
- Vivien Oakland - Vivien Kennedy
- Billy Franey - Painter
- Eddie Dunn - Neighbor
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Leslie Goodwins
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dumb's the Word about?
- Edgar finds some gold in his attic and the guy working on his roof tells him he could go to jail for having it!! This is because President Franklin Roosevelt has actually campaigned Congress to make gold ownership illegal in order to force people off the gold standard as well as to try to get more currency into circulation.
- Who directed Dumb's the Word?
- Dumb's the Word was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
- Who stars in Dumb's the Word?
- Dumb's the Word stars Edgar Kennedy, Vivien Oakland, Billy Franey, Eddie Dunn.
- How long is Dumb's the Word?
- Dumb's the Word has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).