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The Show (1927) — Kino-polis

The Show

1927·76 min·US

Director: Tod Browning

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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.

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

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

Crew

writer

cinematographer

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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