Do or Diet

1947•18m

Comedy

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.

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Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Edgar Kennedy

Edgar

Florence Lake

Florence - Edgar's Wife

Jack Rice

Florence's Brother

Dot Farley

Florence's Mother

Jason Robards Sr.

Boss

Dick Wessel

Old Boyfriend

Bryant Washburn

Doctor

Cyril Ring

Trainer

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