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The Show poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.9 / 100
1927·Crime / Drama / Romance·1h 16m

THE SHOW

“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.

Above the Line
Tod Browning·DirectorWaldemar Young·ScreenplayCharles Tenney Jackson·NovelJohn Arnold·Director of PhotographyErrol Taggart·Editor
Cast
John Gilbert·Cock RobinRenée Adorée·SalomeLionel Barrymore·The GreekGertrude Short·Lena DriskaiEdward Connelly·The Blind SoldierAndy MacLennan·The FerretAgostino Borgato·Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)Betty Boyd·Neptuna the Mermaid Queen (uncredited)Jules Cowles·Robin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)Jacqueline Gadsden·Blonde Barmaid (uncredited)
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Tod Browning·Director
Writing· 2
Waldemar Young·ScreenplayCharles Tenney Jackson·Novel
Camera· 1
John Arnold·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Errol Taggart·Editor
Art & Design· 3
Lucia Coulter·Costume DesignCedric Gibbons·SettingsRichard Day·Settings
Production· 1
Tod Browning·Producer
By the Numbers
63.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0033FF
#4D4D4D
#1A1A1A
Mood
Serious, Formal
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with gray hair and a blue suit sits at a dark brown table, looking directly forward. The background is a solid, vibrant blue. The title "THE DAILY SHOW" i”

Key Elements
SuitTieTable
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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