The Show (1927)
Strange were the figures in the Side Show-but stranger by far the drama of life- as played back of the scenes!!
Cock Robin is the swaggering ballyhoo man of a Hungarian sideshow known as the Palace of Illusions. The highlight of the show is a reenactment of Salome's dance of the seven veils, replete with the beheading of Jokanaan. The performer portraying Salome is in love with Cock Robin. Jealous, sinister The Greek is determined to eliminate that competition.
Director: Tod Browning
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: January 22, 1927
Cast
- John Gilbert - Cock Robin
- Renée Adorée - Salome
- Lionel Barrymore - The Greek
- Gertrude Short - Lena Driskai
- Edward Connelly - The Blind Soldier
- Andy MacLennan - The Ferret
- Agostino Borgato - Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)
- Betty Boyd - Neptuna the Mermaid Queen (uncredited)
- Jules Cowles - Robin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)
- Jacqueline Gadsden - Blonde Barmaid (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Waldemar Young (Screenplay)
- Charles Tenney Jackson (Novel)
Cinematography: John Arnold
Editing: Errol Taggart
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
robbery, budapest, hungary, giant lizard, womanizer, thief, murder, silent film, attic, sideshow, freaks, cad, flirtation, blind man, shamelessness, sideshow performers
More Films by Director: Tod Browning
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Show about?
- Cock Robin is the swaggering ballyhoo man of a Hungarian sideshow known as the Palace of Illusions. The highlight of the show is a reenactment of Salome's dance of the seven veils, replete with the beheading of Jokanaan. The performer portraying Salome is in love with Cock Robin. Jealous, sinister The Greek is determined to eliminate that competition.
- Who directed The Show?
- The Show was directed by Tod Browning.
- Who stars in The Show?
- The Show stars John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Lionel Barrymore, Gertrude Short, Edward Connelly, Andy MacLennan.
- How long is The Show?
- The Show has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is The Show?
- The Show is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Show produced?
- The Show was produced in United States of America.