The Great Gabbo
Published 1929

An insanely, egocentric ventriloquist, even though he is possessed by his wooden dummy, is in love with a dancer who is in love with another. The dummy gives advice to the ventriloquist.
Directors: James Cruze, Erich von Stroheim (uncredited)
Writers: Ben Hecht (adapted from the story by), Hugh Herbert (dialogue)
Stars: Erich von Stroheim, Donald Douglas, Betty Compson