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A Successful Failure

Ellery Cushing is full of catchy sayings and old-fashioned wisdom. But all that his family cares about is how much money he makes, and all that his boss at the newspaper sees is that Cushing is getting too old to keep up with his work. So his loyal co-worker Phil decides to see what he can do to help everyone see what his friend has to offer.

Top Cast

  • William Collier Sr.

    William Collier Sr.

    Ellery Cushing aka Uncle Dudley

  • Lucile Gleason

    Lucile Gleason

    Mrs. Cushing

  • Russell Hopton

    Russell Hopton

    Phil Stardon

  • Gloria Shea

    Gloria Shea

    Ruth Cushing

  • William Janney

    William Janney

    Robert Cushing

  • Jameson Thomas

    Jameson Thomas

    Jerry Franklin

  • George P. Breakston

    George P. Breakston

    Tommy Cushing

  • Richard Tucker

    Richard Tucker

    J.W. Blair

  • Clarence Wilson

    Clarence Wilson

    H.T. Flintly

Overview

Ellery Cushing is full of catchy sayings and old-fashioned wisdom. But all that his family cares about is how much money he makes, and all that his boss at the newspaper sees is that Cushing is getting too old to keep up with his work. So his loyal co-worker Phil decides to see what he can do to help everyone see what his friend has to offer.

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