The Show
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Tod Browning |
| Runtime | 76 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (12 votes) |
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The director constructs a narrative that relies on the stark contrast between the glitter of the show and the darkness of human passion. It explores the theme of illusion, using the metaphor of the theatrical performance that ensnares its own players.
What lingers after the final reel is the haunting duality of spectacle and genuine emotion. The film feels like a dark fairy tale performed under the big top, where every gesture is amplified by silence. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Tod Browning
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With dimmed lights, allowing the expressive visuals and dramatic score to fully command attention.
🎭 Cast
John Gilbert
Cock Robin
Renée Adorée
Salome
Lionel Barrymore
The Greek
Gertrude Short
Lena Driskai
Edward Connelly
The Blind Soldier
Andy MacLennan
The Ferret
Agostino Borgato
Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)
Betty Boyd
Neptuna the Mermaid Queen (uncredited)
Jules Cowles
Robin's Dressing Aide (uncredited)
Jacqueline Gadsden
Blonde Barmaid (uncredited)
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