The Show (1927)
The Show is a 1927 drama movie directed by Tod Browning, with a running time of 1h 16m. It stars John Gilbert, Renée Adorée and Lionel Barrymore.
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.
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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.
When was The Show released?
The Show was released on 22 January 1927.
How long is The Show?
The Show runs 1h 16m.
Who made The Show?
The Show was directed by Tod Browning.
Where can I watch The Show?
The Show is available on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch The Show
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Cast
- John Gilbert as Cock Robin
- Renée Adorée as Salome
- Lionel Barrymore as The Greek
- Gertrude Short as Lena Driskai
- Edward Connelly as The Blind Soldier
- Andy MacLennan as The Ferret
- Agostino Borgato as Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)
- Betty Boyd as Neptuna the Mermaid Queen (uncredited)
- Jules Cowles as Robin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)
- Jacqueline Gadsden as Blonde Barmaid (uncredited)
- Polly Moran as Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
- Russ Powell as Konrad Driskai (uncredited)