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The Show (1927)

Poster for The Show

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Tod Browning
  • Profile picture of John Gilbert
    Cock Robin John Gilbert
  • Profile picture of Renée Adorée
    Salome Renée Adorée
  • Profile picture of Lionel Barrymore
    The Greek Lionel Barrymore
  • Profile picture of Gertrude Short
    Lena Driskai Gertrude Short
  • Profile picture of Edward Connelly
    The Blind Soldier Edward Connelly
  • Profile picture of Agostino Borgato
    Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited) Agostino Borgato
  • Profile picture of Jules Cowles
    Robin's Dressing Aide (uncredited) Jules Cowles
  • Profile picture of Jacqueline Gadsden
    Blonde Barmaid (uncredited) Jacqueline Gadsden

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  • flirtation
  • blind man
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  • nearby prison
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