The Dummy Talks 1943
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The Dummy Talks
An operation of counterfeit five pound notes is discovered at a variety theater, leading to murder during the performance.
An operation of counterfeit five pound notes is discovered at a variety theater, leading to murder during the performance.
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... Jack
... Victor
... Piers Harriman
BO
Beryl Orde... Beryl
IB
Ivy Benson... Herself, Orchestra Leader
JC
John Carol... Jimmy Royce
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See All 1 Reviews04 Apr 2022 by CinemaSerf
Although there is an underlying murder mystery to this, it is essentially an excuse to feature some wartime variety artistes and showcase their talents. Insofar as it really matters, the ventriloquist at a theatre is found murdered. Now I was never a fan of that particular skill, so the police could probably have included me in the list of suspects, but there was simply no need. Just about everyone had some sort of motive. Anyway, rather hapless detective "Harbord" (Claude Hulbert) is on the case. The narrative of this investigation is peppered by some quite enjoyable on-stage efforts from the likes of Jack Warner and the star for me - Beryl Orde, but for the most part it is a WWII feel good film that would certainly have raised a smile then, but struggles to now. The ending with the dummies is quite amusing, but sadly just way too obvious. It isn't rotten, but it's not much cop either.
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Release Date:
Oct 25, 1943 (United Kingdom)
Run Time:
1hr 25`
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Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Status:
Released
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Although there is an underlying murder mystery to this, it is essentially an excuse to feature some wartime variety artistes and showcase their talents. Insofar as it really matters, the ventriloquist at a theatre is found murdered. Now I was never a fan of that particular skill, so the police could probably have included me in the list of suspects, but there was simply no need. Just about everyone had some sort of motive. Anyway, rather hapless detective "Harbord" (Claude Hulbert) is on the case. The narrative of this investigation is peppered by some quite enjoyable on-stage efforts from the likes of Jack Warner and the star for me - Beryl Orde, but for the most part it is a WWII feel good film that would certainly have raised a smile then, but struggles to now. The ending with the dummies is quite amusing, but sadly just way too obvious. It isn't rotten, but it's not much cop either.
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The Dummy Talks
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... Jack
... Victor
... Piers Harriman
BO
Beryl Orde... Beryl
IB
Ivy Benson... Herself, Orchestra Leader
JC
John Carol... Jimmy Royce
... Peggy
ME
Max Earle... Yates
... Mareus
... Russell Warren
... Marvello
DH
Derna Hazell... Maya
M&A
Manley & Austin... Themselves, Specialty Act
... Themselves, Specialty Act
... Themselves, Specialty Act
... Herself
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