The Show - 1927

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.

76min
1927
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.9/10

Cast

John Gilbert profile pictureJohn GilbertCock Robin
Gertrude Short profile pictureGertrude ShortLena Driskai
Edward Connelly profile pictureEdward ConnellyThe Blind Soldier
Agostino Borgato profile pictureAgostino BorgatoLizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)
Betty Boyd profile pictureBetty BoydNeptuna the Mermaid Queen (uncredited)
Jules Cowles profile pictureJules CowlesRobin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)
Jacqueline Gadsden profile pictureJacqueline GadsdenBlonde Barmaid (uncredited)
Polly Moran profile picturePolly MoranSideshow Spectator (uncredited)
Dorothy Sebastian profile pictureDorothy SebastianSalvation Army Worker (uncredited)

About The Show

The Show 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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 76min

Extra details

Original Title: The Show
Original Language: English
Directed By: Tod Browning
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer