The Great Gabbo
“Hated by all-his real soul spoke through the lips of a lifeless dummy”
Synopsis
For the ventriloquist Gabbo his wooden dummy Otto is the only means of expression. When he starts relying more and more on Otto, he starts going mad.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cruze
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht, Hugh Herbert, King Zany, Lynn Cowan
- Original Title
- The Great Gabbo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- James Cruze Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cruze
Ben Hecht, Hugh Herbert, King Zany, Lynn Cowan
Ira H. Morgan
James Cruze, Nat Cordish, Henry D. Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
James Cruze
Director
James Cruze
Producer
André-ani
Costume Design
Ira H. Morgan
Director of Photography
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 Great Gabbo
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What is The Great Gabbo about?
For the ventriloquist Gabbo his wooden dummy Otto is the only means of expression. When he starts relying more and more on Otto, he starts going mad.
Who directed The Great Gabbo?
The Great Gabbo was directed by James Cruze.
Who stars in The Great Gabbo?
The principal cast of The Great Gabbo includes Erich von Stroheim, Betty Compson, Donald Douglas, Marjorie Kane, Earl Burtnett.
When was The Great Gabbo released and how long is it?
The Great Gabbo was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Gabbo?
The Great Gabbo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).