The Show (1927)
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.

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Cast

John Gilbert John Gilbert As: Cock Robin
Renée Adorée Renée Adorée As: Salome
Lionel Barrymore Lionel Barrymore As: The Greek
Gertrude Short Gertrude Short As: Lena Driskai
Edward Connelly Edward Connelly As: The Blind Soldier
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: Strange were the figures in the Side Show-but stranger by far the drama of life- as played back of the scenes!!
Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Drama, Romance

Language: No Language

Release Date: 22 January 1927

Country: US

Runtime: 76m

Company Credits

Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Cock Robin

Renée Adorée

Renée Adorée

Salome

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

The Greek

Gertrude Short

Gertrude Short

Lena Driskai

Edward Connelly

Edward Connelly

The Blind Soldier

Andy MacLennan

Andy MacLennan

The Ferret

Agostino Borgato

Agostino Borgato

Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)

Betty Boyd

Betty Boyd

Neptuna the Mermaid Queen (uncredited)

Jules Cowles

Jules Cowles

Robin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)

Jacqueline Gadsden

Jacqueline Gadsden

Blonde Barmaid (uncredited)

Polly Moran

Polly Moran

Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)

Russ Powell

Russ Powell

Konrad Driskai (uncredited)

Dorothy Sebastian

Dorothy Sebastian

Salvation Army Worker (uncredited)

Edna Tichenor

Edna Tichenor

Arachnida the Human Spider (uncredited)

Zalla Zarana

Zalla Zarana

Zela the Half-Lady (uncredited)

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Writing Credits

Production Crew

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Lucia Coulter

Lucia Coulter

Costume Design

Sound

Not currently known.

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

John Arnold

John Arnold

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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