I'm No Dummy

Jul 21 2016 Not Rated 1h 25m
Comedy, Documentary

Explores and examines the world of ventriloquism through clips, photos and interviews with many of the greatest vents from today and yesterday, illustrating that this perceived novelty act is truly an extraordinary art form.

Plot

Talking heads. A look at the art of ventriloquists. The first half examines basic issues, such as establishing two clear personalities for "vent" and dummy, the importance of not moving lips, the range of comedy that's possible, and the doors that opened when Jay Johnson appeared on "Soap" with his dummy. Several contemporary entertainers and historians comment. The second half profiles the best known ventriloquists -- Paul Winchell, Senor Weñces, Edger Bergen, and Jimmy Nelson - and assesses their strengths. The film closes with an assessment of ventriloquism's future. Included are many clips of performances.

Written by

Bryan W. Simon

Directed by

Bryan W. Simon

Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
144
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA