The Show

Jan 22, 1927

1h 16m

★ 6.0

Strange were the figures in the Side Show-but stranger by far the drama of life- as played back of the scenes!!

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.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The Show Trailers

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Cast

Cock Robin

John Gilbert

Salome

Renée Adorée

The Greek

Lionel Barrymore

Lena Driskai

Gertrude Short

The Blind Soldier

Edward Connelly

The Ferret

Andy MacLennan

Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)

Agostino Borgato

Neptuna the Mermaid Queen (uncredited)

Betty Boyd

Robin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)

Jules Cowles

Blonde Barmaid (uncredited)

Jacqueline Gadsden

Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)

Polly Moran

Konrad Driskai (uncredited)

Russ Powell

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