Perfery

The Show

(1927)Directed by Tod Browning76 minDrama, Romance
“Strange were the figures in the Side Show-but stranger by far the drama of life- as played back of the scenes!!”

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.

John Gilbertas Cock Robin
Renée Adoréeas Salome
Lionel Barrymoreas The Greek
Gertrude Shortas Lena Driskai
Edward Connellyas The Blind Soldier
AMAndy MacLennanas The Ferret
ABAgostino Borgatoas Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)
Betty Boydas Neptuna the Mermaid Queen (uncredited)
Jules Cowlesas Robin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)
Jacqueline Gadsdenas Blonde Barmaid (uncredited)
Polly Moranas Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
Russ Powellas Konrad Driskai (uncredited)
Dorothy Sebastianas Salvation Army Worker (uncredited)
Edna Tichenoras Arachnida the Human Spider (uncredited)
Zalla Zaranaas Zela the Half-Lady (uncredited)