"The Deadly Dolls" begins with a Punch-and-Judy-like routine performed by puppet replicas of Admiral Nelson (Richard Basehart), Crane (David Hedison), and Cmdr. Morton (Robert Dowdell), controlled by a master puppeteer, played by legendary Vincent Price.
It is later revealed that Price has a plan to replace the crew with life-size puppets and use the Seaview as the "host" for an alien life force.
Although there are several lapses in plot logic (which shall remain quiet here), the viewer can still appreciate the pacing and the performances, especially Basehart as he supplies the voice for his puppet doppelganger who pops up repeatedly, either on Price's shoulder or on a set piece.
Basehart really must've enjoyed his "voiceover" because he gets to playfully and menacingly deliver the best lines. He even gets the best of Price on occasion.
It is later revealed that Price has a plan to replace the crew with life-size puppets and use the Seaview as the "host" for an alien life force.
Although there are several lapses in plot logic (which shall remain quiet here), the viewer can still appreciate the pacing and the performances, especially Basehart as he supplies the voice for his puppet doppelganger who pops up repeatedly, either on Price's shoulder or on a set piece.
Basehart really must've enjoyed his "voiceover" because he gets to playfully and menacingly deliver the best lines. He even gets the best of Price on occasion.