Ventriloquist Cat (1950) Blackie the Cat is being chased by Spike after he is caught writing on the fence "I hate Dogs!" In order to escape, Blackie inadvertently jumps into a box full of assorted tricks and discovers a ventriloquist's device for throwing his voice. With his newly acquired powers of ventriloquism, Blackie plays a series of practical jokes on the bulldog. Ultimately, the jokes backfire on Blackie after he discards the device.