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The Dummy Talks( 1943)

TV-MAMysteryComedy
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Overview

An operation of counterfeit five pound notes is discovered at a variety theater, leading to murder during the performance.

    Top Billed 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

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      Manning Whiley

      Russell Warren

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      Charles Carson

      Marvello

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      Derna Hazell

      Maya

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      Manley & Austin

      Themselves, Specialty Act

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      Sylvester & Nephew

      Themselves, Specialty Act

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      Skating Avalons

      Themselves, Specialty Act

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      Florence Austin

      Herself

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      Leslie Bradley

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      Arthur Denton

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      Dorothy Gordon

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      Patricia Hayes

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      Harry Herbert

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      Pamela Hesbitt

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      Vi Kaley

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      Tommy Manley

      Himself

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      Barry Morse

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      Leonard Sharp

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      Olive Sloane

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      Wendy Welling

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      Ian Wilson

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      Ronnie Corbett

      Joe (Uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

    5
    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Apr 04 2022
    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 ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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