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Mr. Washington Goes to Town

Mr. Washington Goes to Town

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1942
1h 4m
5.5(2 votes)
Comedy
Fantasy

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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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