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Do or Diet
Do or Diet
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Do or Diet

1947
18m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1947

Runtime

18m

Storyline

Edgar's boss gives him a few days off as a reward for being promoted. His wife, Florence, mother-in-law and brother-in-law, think he has been fired for being too fat and, over his fruitless objections, put him on a strenuous reducing program that nearly kills him.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
18m
Feb 10, 1947
Languages
English
Director
Hal Yates
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar

Florence Lake

Florence Lake

Florence - Edgar's Wife

Jack Rice

Jack Rice

Florence's Brother

Dot Farley

Dot Farley

Florence's Mother

Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards Sr.

Boss

Dick Wessel

Dick Wessel

Old Boyfriend

Bryant Washburn

Bryant Washburn

Doctor

Cyril Ring

Cyril Ring

Trainer

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