Fiddlesticks

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Fiddlesticks

1927

0h 20m

7.3(3 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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

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7 members

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Harry Langdon

Harry Hogan

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Vernon Dent

Prof. Von Tempo / Junk dealer

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Anna Dodge

Harry's Mother

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Jack Murphy

Bystander

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Leo Sulky

Pawnbroker

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Tiny Ward

Piano Owner

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Billy Gilbert

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