

The Show
1927-01-22 · 76 min · ★ 6.1
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 GilbertCock Robin
Renée AdoréeSalome
Lionel BarrymoreThe Greek
Gertrude ShortLena Driskai
Edward ConnellyThe Blind Soldier
Jules CowlesRobin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)
Jacqueline GadsdenBlonde Barmaid (uncredited)
Polly MoranSideshow Spectator (uncredited)
Russ PowellKonrad Driskai (uncredited)
Dorothy SebastianSalvation Army Worker (uncredited)
Edna TichenorArachnida the Human Spider (uncredited)
Zalla ZaranaZela the Half-Lady (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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