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Skinner's Big Idea
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Skinner's Big Idea

1928-04-24 · 70 min · ★ 8.0

Comedy

Tasked with revitalizing a stagnant firm, Skinner (Bryant Washburn) creatively challenges his older colleagues—Hemingway, Carlton, and Gibbs—inspiring them to adapt and save the company.

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Directors
Lynn Shores
Production companies
Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bryant WashburnBryant WashburnSkinner
William OrlamondWilliam OrlamondHemingway
James Bradbury Sr.James Bradbury Sr.Carlton
Robert DudleyRobert DudleyGibbs
Martha SleeperMartha SleeperDorothy
Hugh TrevorHugh TrevorJack McLaughlin
Ethel Grey TerryEthel Grey TerryMrs. Skinner
Charles WellesleyMcLaughlin
Ole M. NessPerkins

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