The Show (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1927, The Show is a drama and crime film directed by Tod Browning, running about 76 minutes. “Strange were the figures in the Side Show-but stranger by far the drama of life- as played back of the scenes!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Show stars John Gilbert as Cock Robin, Renée Adorée as Salome, Lionel Barrymore as The Greek and Gertrude Short as Lena Driskai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Show has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Show tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Show (1927)?
- In US, The Show is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Show worth watching?
- The Show holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Show?
- The Show stars John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Lionel Barrymore, Gertrude Short and Edward Connelly.
- When was The Show released?
- The Show was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.