The Show (1927)

6.1/10 76 min Drama Romance

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.

Cast

John Gilbert

Cock Robin

Renée Adorée

Salome

Lionel Barrymore

The Greek

Gertrude Short

Lena Driskai

Edward Connelly

The Blind Soldier

Jules Cowles

Robin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)

Jacqueline Gadsden

Blonde Barmaid (uncredited)

Polly Moran

Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)

Russ Powell

Konrad Driskai (uncredited)

Dorothy Sebastian

Salvation Army Worker (uncredited)

Edna Tichenor

Arachnida the Human Spider (uncredited)

Zalla Zarana

Zela the Half-Lady (uncredited)

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