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I'm No Dummy

I'm No Dummy

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I'm No Dummy

2009

1h 25m

4.8(4 votes)

Documentary

Comedy

Overview

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.

Links & Resources

Social & External

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jeff Dunham

Jeff Dunham

Himself

Jay Johnson

Jay Johnson

Himself

Lynn Trefzger

Herself

Kelly Asbury

Kelly Asbury

Himself

Allan Blumenstyk

Himself

Burt Dubrow

Himself

David Goldblatt

Himself

Ken Groves

Himself

Mary Kingsley

Himself

Tom Ladshaw

Himself

Creative team

Directed by: Bryan W. Simon
Written by: Bryan W. Simon
Produced by: Marjorie Engesser

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