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The Show

1927 · 76 min · Director: Tod Browning

The Show (1927) is a romance drama, directed by Tod Browning. It stars John Gilbert and Renée Adorée. The 76-minute film holds an audience score of 6.1/10.

What The Show Is About

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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What is The Show about?

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.

Where can I watch The Show?

The Show is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Show?

The Show runs for 76 minutes (1h 16m).

When did The Show come out?

The Show was released in 1927.

Who directed The Show?

The Show was directed by Tod Browning.

Who stars in The Show?

The Show stars John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Lionel Barrymore, Gertrude Short.

What is The Show's rating?

The Show holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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