Cabaret
“The Golden Girl of "New" Broadway, in a Spectacle Drama of Night Club Life”
Synopsis
Gloria Trask, who has risen from a squalid East Side environment to stardom in Costigan's nightclub, is admired by Tom Westcott, detective, and Sam Roberts, a gangster with whom her brother is involved. Andy, threatened by the gang, is forced to pay off, and in a showdown in Gloria's dressing room, Andy shoots Roberts in self-defense. Gloria helps her brother to leave on a South American liner, while Tom forces Roberts' girlfriend Blanche to admit to witnessing the crime. Blanche insists that it was murder, but Tom forces her to admit that Roberts had a gun by accusing her of the killing.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert G. Vignola
- Screenplay & Story
- Becky Gardiner, John W. Conway, Owen Davis
- Original Title
- Cabaret
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert G. Vignola
Becky Gardiner, John W. Conway, Owen Davis
Harry Fischbeck
Ralph Block
Department Leadership Roster
Robert G. Vignola
Director
Becky Gardiner
Writer
John W. Conway
Writer
Owen Davis
Writer
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
Ralph Block
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cabaret
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What is Cabaret about?
Gloria Trask, who has risen from a squalid East Side environment to stardom in Costigan's nightclub, is admired by Tom Westcott, detective, and Sam Roberts, a gangster with whom her brother is involved. Andy, threatened by the gang, is forced to pay off, and in a showdown in Gloria's dressing room, Andy shoots Roberts in self-defense. Gloria helps her brother to leave on a South American liner, while Tom forces Roberts' girlfriend Blanche to admit to witnessing the crime. Blanche insists that it was murder, but Tom forces her to admit that Roberts had a gun by accusing her of the killing.
Who directed Cabaret?
Cabaret was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
Who stars in Cabaret?
The principal cast of Cabaret includes Gilda Gray, Tom Moore, Chester Conklin, Mona Palma, Jack Egan.
When was Cabaret released and how long is it?
Cabaret was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.