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Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks

Fiddlesticks

Genres

Comedy

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Harry will do anything to be a musician, but it takes a junk collector to discover his hidden talents.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

20 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

27 November 1927

Country

United States of America

Cast

Harry Langdon

Harry Langdon

Harry Hogan

Vernon Dent

Vernon Dent

Prof. Von Tempo / Junk dealer

Anna Dodge

Anna Dodge

Harry's Mother

Jack Murphy

Jack Murphy

Bystander

Leo Sulky

Leo Sulky

Pawnbroker

Tiny Ward

Tiny Ward

Piano Owner

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

Bystander

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