The Show (1927)

01/22/1927 (US) • 1h 16m

Drama, Romance

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

John Gilbert

Cock Robin

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)


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Status

Released

Original Language

No Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

robbery

budapest, hungary

giant lizard

womanizer

thief

murder

silent film

attic

sideshow

freaks

cad

flirtation

blind man

shamelessness

sideshow performers

gullibility

nearby prison

ballyhoo man

hiding out

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