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The Show

The Show

★ 6.1/10•1927•1h 16m•NR•Drama•Romance

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.

Tod Browning · Director

Waldemar Young · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 16m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 22, 1927

Actors

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

The Ferret

Agostino Borgato

Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)

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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