Mr. Washington Goes to Town

Mr. Washington Goes to Town

5.5IMDb Score
Released:1942-05-09
Duration:64 min
Director:Jed Buell, William Beaudine
Actors:Mantan Moreland, F.E. Miller, Marguerite Whitten, Maceo Bruce Sheffield, Arthur Ray
Production:Dixie National Pictures Inc.

Overview:

While serving time in county prison, Wallingford sees a story in the newspaper that his cellmate, Schenectady, has inherited a mansionfrom his recently deceased uncle. Hearing this, Schenectady dreams of luxury.

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