The Dummy Talks
An operation of counterfeit five pound notes is discovered at a variety theater, leading to murder during the performance.
Top Cast
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Jack Warner
Jack
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Claude Hulbert
Victor
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G.H. Mulcaster
Piers Harriman
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Beryl Orde
Beryl
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Ivy Benson
Herself, Orchestra Leader
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John Carol
Jimmy Royce
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Evelyn Darvell
Peggy
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Max Earle
Yates
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Gordon Edwards
Mareus
Overview
An operation of counterfeit five pound notes is discovered at a variety theater, leading to murder during the performance.
Rating
5.4
/ 10
8 Reviews 1 Popular
1 Reviews
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CinemaSerf5 Apr 4, 2022Although 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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