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The Dentist

The Dentist

19325.80h 21m

Overview

An unconventional dentist deals with patients in slapstick fashion.

Directed by Leslie Pearce
Written by W.C. Fields
Produced by Mack Sennett
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Top Cast

W.C. Fields

W.C. Fields

Dentist

Marjorie Kane

Marjorie Kane

Mary - Dentist's Daughter

Arnold Gray

Arnold Gray

Arthur the Iceman

Dorothy Granger

Dorothy Granger

Patient (Miss Peppitone)

E

Elise Cavanna

Patient (Miss Mason)

Z

Zedna Farley

Dental Assistant

Joseph Belmont

Joseph Belmont

Mr. Benford - Man Hit by a Golf Ball

Billy Bletcher

Billy Bletcher

Mr. Foliage - Bearded Patient

J

Joe Bordeaux

Benford's Caddy

Harry Bowen

Harry Bowen

Joe

Themes & Keywords

golfslapstick comedydentistelopementtooth extractionwaiting roomshort filmcomedyhumorw.c. fields

About The Dentist

The Dentist is a comedy film released in 1932 exploring themes of golf, slapstick comedy, dentist, elopement, tooth extraction, waiting room. Directed by Leslie Pearce, it stars W.C. Fields, Marjorie Kane, Arnold Gray. An unconventional dentist deals with patients in slapstick fashion.

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