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61% Critic Match
The Show
“Strange were the figures in the Side Show-but stranger by far the drama of life- as played back of the scenes!!”
6.1 / 10• 1927• 1h 16m•NR• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
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
John Gilbert
Cock Robin
Lead
Renée Adorée
Salome
Lionel Barrymore
The Greek
Gertrude Short
Lena Driskai
Edward Connelly
The Blind Soldier
AM
Andy MacLennan
The Ferret
AB
Agostino Borgato
Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)
BB
Betty Boyd
Neptuna the Mermaid Queen (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tod Browning's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Show is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
