The Big Show (1926)

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The Big Show, the only feature-length motion picture produced by the Miller Brothers, is a behind-the-scenes melodrama set within their show. The story: Bill, a war veteran who has been defrauded by his brother, rescues Ruth, the elephant girl, and joins the company. Secretly engaged to Bill’s “bad brother” Norman—allegedly an oil millionaire—Ruth rebuffs her rescuer’s affection. Her elephant, however, knows a villain when he smells one and eventually gives Norman his just deserts. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with the National Film Preservation Foundation New Zealand Project in 2012.

Director: George Terwilliger
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 76 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Show about?
The Big Show, the only feature-length motion picture produced by the Miller Brothers, is a behind-the-scenes melodrama set within their show. The story: Bill, a war veteran who has been defrauded by his brother, rescues Ruth, the elephant girl, and joins the company. Secretly engaged to Bill’s “bad brother” Norman—allegedly an oil millionaire—Ruth rebuffs her rescuer’s affection. Her elephant, however, knows a villain when he smells one and eventually gives Norman his just deserts. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with the National Film Preservation Foundation New Zealand Project in 2012.
Who directed The Big Show?
The Big Show was directed by George Terwilliger.
Who stars in The Big Show?
The Big Show stars John Lowell, Evangeline Russell, F. Serrano Keating, Jane Thomas, Joseph Miller, Dan Dix.
How long is The Big Show?
The Big Show has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is The Big Show?
The Big Show is a Drama film.