

The Show
“Strange were the figures in the Side Show-but stranger by far the drama of life- as played back of the scenes!!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Gilbert
Cock Robin
Renée Adorée
Salome
Lionel Barrymore
The Greek
Gertrude Short
Lena Driskai
Edward Connelly
The Blind Soldier
Andy MacLennan
The Ferret
Agostino Borgato
Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)
Betty Boyd
Neptuna the Mermaid Queen (uncredited)
Jules Cowles
Robin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)
Jacqueline Gadsden
Blonde Barmaid (uncredited)
Polly Moran
Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
Russ Powell
Konrad Driskai (uncredited)
Dorothy Sebastian
Salvation Army Worker (uncredited)
Edna Tichenor
Arachnida the Human Spider (uncredited)
Zalla Zarana
Zela the Half-Lady (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Waldemar Young
- Original Title
- The Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
Waldemar Young, Charles Tenney Jackson
John Arnold
Errol Taggart
Tod Browning
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Browning
Director
Waldemar Young
Screenplay
Tod Browning
Producer
John Arnold
Director of Photography
Errol Taggart
Editor
Lucia Coulter
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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. The performer portraying Salome is in love with Cock Robin. Jealous, sinister The Greek is determined to eliminate that competition.
Who directed The Show?
The Show was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in The Show?
The principal cast of The Show includes John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Lionel Barrymore, Gertrude Short, Edward Connelly.
When was The Show released and how long is it?
The Show was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Is The Show based on a book or true story?
The Show is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Tenney Jackson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Show?
The Show holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















