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Frank Marshall built some of the most famous ventriloquist figures of all time. Among his creations are Jerry Mahoney for ventriloquist Paul Winchell and Danny O’Day and Farfel for ventriloquist Jimmy Nelson. Today, Marshall figures are highly collectible and treasured by ventriloquists.
- Ventriloquist Jimmy Nelson
In 1945, at the age of 17, Jimmy was working so much that he...
- Ventriloquist Paul Winchell
Ventriloquist Paul Winchell (1922 - 2005) Ventriloquist Paul...
- Edgar Bergen
There are different stories surrounding the figure. Some say...
- Ventriloquist Jimmy Nelson
American. Occupation. Puppet designer. Era. Vaudeville era. Frank Marshall (born Frank Marzalkiewicz on March 9, 1900; died October 10, 1969) was a professional ventriloquist dummy, marionette and Punch and Judy maker who created many of the most famous ventriloquist dummies used during the United States's vaudeville entertainment era through ...
Over the many years thousands of figures were turned out by the Macks & Marshall, the most famous figures were produced by Frank Marshall who continually kept refining and improving his vent figures. These figures are treasured by collectors and professionals
Mar 13, 2011 · This wonderful fellow is one of Frank Marshall’s early Nosey figures. He was crafter mid 1930’s and as you can see is in all original condition except for a small touch up on his forehead and on the side of his nose. He is 38″ tall and has everything original just as he came from Frank’s shop. The wig, cloths and shoes are all original.
Oct 31, 2007 · Frank Marshall most certainly unlocked the magic of what a woodcarved ventriloquist figure should look like. Those faces sparkled with character and personality. A look of mischeviousness if you will, ready for a wise-crack at a moment’s notice.
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The ventriloquist figure, or “dummy”, is a crucial part of a ventriloquist’s act. These figures are carefully crafted to be expressive and lifelike, allowing the ventriloquist to create the illusion that the figure is speaking. The figure becomes a character in its own right, with its own personality and voice.
http://www.ventriloquistcentralblog.com Here's a video of Dan Willinger showing A Classic Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure. This figure is from the 193...
