Show People
Synopsis
Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.
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Marion Davies in Show People (1928)
Type: Clip • Published 2011-06-20
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Marion Davies
Peggy Pepper
William Haines
Billy Boone
Dell Henderson
Colonel Pepper
Paul Ralli
Andre Telfair
Tenen Holtz
Casting Director
Harry Gribbon
Comedy Director
Sidney Bracey
Dramatic Director
Polly Moran
Maid
Albert Conti
Producer
John Gilbert
John Gilbert (uncredited)
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin (uncredited)
Renée Adorée
Renée Adorée (uncredited)
Lew Cody
Lew Cody (uncredited)
Rod La Rocque
Rod La Rocque (uncredited)
George K. Arthur
George K. Arthur (uncredited)
Mae Murray
Self (uncredited)
Karl Dane
Self (uncredited)
Douglas Fairbanks
Self (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Wanda Tuchock, Ralph Spence, Laurence Stallings, Agnes Christine Johnston
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Show People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Wanda Tuchock, Ralph Spence, Laurence Stallings, Agnes Christine Johnston
William Axt
John Arnold
Hugh Wynn
Irving Thalberg, Marion Davies, King Vidor
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Wanda Tuchock
Writer
Ralph Spence
Writer
Henrietta Frazer
Costume Design
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Irving Thalberg
Producer
John Arnold
Director of Photography
William Axt
Original Music Composer
Marion Davies
Producer
King Vidor
Producer
Laurence Stallings
Writer
Agnes Christine Johnston
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Show People
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What is Show People about?
Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.
Who directed Show People?
Show People was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in Show People?
The principal cast of Show People includes Marion Davies, William Haines, Dell Henderson, Paul Ralli, Tenen Holtz.
When was Show People released and how long is it?
Show People was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Show People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Show People was composed by William Axt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Show People?
Show People holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).