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Sunk by the Census (1940)

1940-08-06 · 18m · EN
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Edgar is a census taker, but is primarily interested in finding a rich widow for his father-in-law (Billy Franey), so he won't have to continue to support him. All Pop wants to make him happy is a cow. When Edgar comes home with both a cow and a phony rich widow, the results are not what Edgar planned for.

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Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedyEdgarVivien OaklandVivien OaklandVivienBilly FraneyBilly FraneyVivien's PopAnita GarvinAnita GarvinJody GilbertJody GilbertClara BloreClara Blore

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference321949Actor preference276461 · 202413 · 321946Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Sunk by the Census

What is Sunk by the Census about?

Edgar is a census taker, but is primarily interested in finding a rich widow for his father-in-law (Billy Franey), so he won't have to continue to support him. All Pop wants to make him happy is a cow. When Edgar comes home with both a cow and a phony rich widow, the results are not what Edgar planned for.

How long is Sunk by the Census?

Sunk by the Census has a runtime of 18 minutes.