Mr. Washington Goes to Town

Mr. Washington Goes to Town

YOU'LL BUST YOUR SIDES A-LAFFIN'

NR 1942 · 64 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy, Fantasy

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.

Directed by Jed Buell · Written by Walter Weems

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