Ventriloquism

Ventriloquism is the performance art of speaking or producing sounds so that the voice appears to come from a source other than the performer, most often a puppet or "dummy." Ventriloquists create the illusion of a separate character by manipulating the puppet and producing distinct voices, often for comedy, storytelling, or theatrical entertainment. The technique requires precise vocal control and minimal lip movement. Ventriloquism has historical roots in ancient cultures and theater, and it continues to be practiced in live performances, television, and media worldwide.

2007 film directed by James Wan

1945 British film

1978 film directed by Richard Attenborough

1931 film by Frank Capra

2002 film directed by Greg Pritikin

1954 film by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

1936 film by Raoul Walsh

1929 film directed by James Cruze and Erich von Stroheim

1964 film by Lindsay Shonteff