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The Show

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

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1927•1h 16m

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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Production

Cast

Photo of John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Cock Robin

Photo of Renée Adorée

Renée Adorée

Salome

Photo of Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

The Greek

Photo of Gertrude Short

Gertrude Short

Lena Driskai

Photo of Edward Connelly

Edward Connelly

The Blind Soldier

Photo of Jules Cowles

Jules Cowles

Robin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)

Photo of Jacqueline Gadsden

Jacqueline Gadsden

Blonde Barmaid (uncredited)

Photo of Polly Moran

Polly Moran

Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)

Photo of Russ Powell

Russ Powell

Konrad Driskai (uncredited)

Photo of Dorothy Sebastian

Dorothy Sebastian

Salvation Army Worker (uncredited)

Photo of Edna Tichenor

Edna Tichenor

Arachnida the Human Spider (uncredited)

Photo of Zalla Zarana

Zalla Zarana

Zela the Half-Lady (uncredited)

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