Three circus performers -- a ventriloquist, a strong man, and a dwarf -- team up in a robbery scam. The ventriloquist's pickpocket girlfriend is also with them. Their base of operations is a bird shop which they run, the ventriloquist in old woman's drag, and the dwarf in baby's disguise.
Really, 20s' cinema was all imagination and no realism. This film must be the epitome of that. Earles must be about twice the size of a baby, but so what? Chaney's traits aren't exactly feminine, but, again, who cares? The outrageous premise (certain details of which I am not giving away) actually adds to the film's appeal, to a certain extent. And it is well made, so I wouldn't say it isn't a valid viewing experience.
Rating: 54
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