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The Show

1927-01-22 · 76 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Romance

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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Directors
Tod Browning
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John GilbertJohn GilbertCock Robin
Renée AdoréeRenée AdoréeSalome
Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreThe Greek
Gertrude ShortGertrude ShortLena Driskai
Edward ConnellyEdward ConnellyThe Blind Soldier
Andy MacLennanThe Ferret
Agostino BorgatoLizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)
Betty BoydNeptuna the Mermaid Queen (uncredited)
Jules CowlesJules CowlesRobin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)
Jacqueline GadsdenJacqueline GadsdenBlonde Barmaid (uncredited)
Polly MoranPolly MoranSideshow Spectator (uncredited)
Russ PowellRuss PowellKonrad Driskai (uncredited)
Dorothy SebastianDorothy SebastianSalvation Army Worker (uncredited)
Edna TichenorEdna TichenorArachnida the Human Spider (uncredited)
Zalla ZaranaZalla ZaranaZela the Half-Lady (uncredited)

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