A Clever Dummy_
An inventor and his assistant build a robot that looks like their janitor, and everyone tries to profit off the invention.
Starring
Ben Turpin, Chester Conklin, Wallace Beery
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Clever Dummy was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
An inventor and his assistant build a robot that looks like their janitor, and everyone tries to profit off the invention.
A Clever Dummy is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 19m.
CAST (11)
Ben Turpin
A Romantic Janitor
Chester Conklin
A Playful Property Man
Wallace Beery
Patrick Cohen - a Vaudeville Manager
Juanita Hansen
A Leading Lady
Claire Anderson
Tinker's Daughter - An Object of Affection
JD
James Donnelly
Samuel Tinker - Her Inventive Father
JD
James Delano
Clarence - His Interested Partner
Joseph Belmont
Bald Husband in Audience
RM
Robert Milliken
Master of Ceremonies
Marvel Rea
Minor Role
Eva Thatcher
Wifein Audience
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Clever Dummy about?
An inventor and his assistant build a robot that looks like their janitor, and everyone tries to profit off the invention.
How long is A Clever Dummy?
A Clever Dummy has a runtime of 19 minutes (0h 19m).
Who stars in A Clever Dummy?
The cast of A Clever Dummy includes Ben Turpin, Chester Conklin, Wallace Beery, Juanita Hansen, Claire Anderson.
What is the rating of A Clever Dummy?
A Clever Dummy has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy