The Big Show
Synopsis
The Big Show, the only feature-length motion picture produced by the Miller Brothers, is a behind-the-scenes melodrama set within their show. The story: Bill, a war veteran who has been defrauded by his brother, rescues Ruth, the elephant girl, and joins the company. Secretly engaged to Bill’s “bad brother” Norman—allegedly an oil millionaire—Ruth rebuffs her rescuer’s affection. Her elephant, however, knows a villain when he smells one and eventually gives Norman his just deserts. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with the National Film Preservation Foundation New Zealand Project in 2012.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Terwilliger
- Original Title
- The Big Show
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Terwilliger
Department Leadership Roster
George Terwilliger
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Show
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What is The Big Show about?
The Big Show, the only feature-length motion picture produced by the Miller Brothers, is a behind-the-scenes melodrama set within their show. The story: Bill, a war veteran who has been defrauded by his brother, rescues Ruth, the elephant girl, and joins the company. Secretly engaged to Bill’s “bad brother” Norman—allegedly an oil millionaire—Ruth rebuffs her rescuer’s affection. Her elephant, however, knows a villain when he smells one and eventually gives Norman his just deserts. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with the National Film Preservation Foundation New Zealand Project in 2012.
Who directed The Big Show?
The Big Show was directed by George Terwilliger.
Who stars in The Big Show?
The principal cast of The Big Show includes John Lowell, Evangeline Russell, F. Serrano Keating, Jane Thomas, Joseph Miller.
When was The Big Show released and how long is it?
The Big Show was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.