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The Show

The Show

Drama, Romance

1h 16m

January 22, 1927 (98 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Cock Robin

Birthday: July 10, 1897

29 January 9, 1936 (38)
Renée Adorée

Renée Adorée

Salome

Birthday: September 30, 1898

28 October 6, 1933 (35)
Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

The Greek

Birthday: April 28, 1878

48 November 15, 1954 (76)
Gertrude Short

Gertrude Short

Lena Driskai

Birthday: April 6, 1902

24 July 31, 1968 (66)
Edward Connelly

Edward Connelly

The Blind Soldier

Birthday: December 30, 1859

67 November 21, 1928 (68)
Andy MacLennan

Andy MacLennan

The Ferret

Birthday: January 10, 1884

43 October 17, 1928 (44)