The Nightwatchman's Mistake

The Nightwatchman's Mistake

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The Nightwatchman's Mistake

1929

0h 24m

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Comedy

Overview

Late silent installment in the "Handy Andy" series starring comedian Andy Clyde.

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10 members

Acting

Johnny Burke

Handy Andy

Johnny Burke

Acting

Daphne Pollard

Mrs. Weatherby

Daphne Pollard

Acting

Andy Clyde

Willie Wise

Andy Clyde

Acting

Irving Bacon

Dean Enoch Weatherby

Irving Bacon

Acting

Thelma Salter

Thelma

Thelma Salter

Acting

Elsie Tarron

Thelma's Pal

Elsie Tarron

Acting

June Gittelson

Big Girl

June Gittelson

Acting

Matthew Jones

Janitor

No Image

Acting

Kathryn Stanley

Unknown Role

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Ted Stroback

Unknown Role

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