The Dumbells been inducted into the Peterborough Pathway of Fame in Del Crary Park  

The Dumbells were born in the trenches of W. W. 1. They were put together by Capt. Merton Plunkett who was recruited to assemble an entertainment troupe to raise morale at the front lines. Plunkett had a keen eye for talent and recruited musicians, comedians, singers and dancers, indeed any soldier who he discovered had exceptional entertainment skills. Two of the most notable additions were his brothers Albert and Morley. The Dumbells were such a talented and successful group that Merton decided to turn the Dumbells professional after the war to tour Europe and North America. The Dumbells played sold out theatres from Broadway to Los Angeles, and St. Johns to Victoria where they quickly became matinee and recording idols. Their tours lasted into the early 1930`s After he left showbusiness Morley Plunkett moved to Peterborough to pursue a career outside the entertainment field. In 2000 Morley Plunkett was inducted into the Peterborough Walk of Fame for his contribution to the Arts via his connection with the world famous Dumbells.

PETERBOROUGH VENUES THAT THE DUMBELLS HAS PERFORMED IN:
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CONTACT INFO FOR THE DUMBELLS:
E-Mail: morleypl@hotmail.com  

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