The Show of Shows(1929)
The Show of Shows Synopsis
Now hear this. The studio that gave the cinema its voice offered 1929 audiences a chance to see and hear multiple silent-screen favorites for the first time in a gaudy, grandiose music-comedy-novelty revue that also included Talkie stars, Broadway luminaries and of course, Rin-Tin-Tin. Frank Fay hosts a jamboree that, among its 70+ stars, features bicyclers, boxing champ Georges Carpentier, chorines in terpsichore kickery, sister acts, Myrna Loy in two-strip Technicolor as an exotic Far East beauty, John Barrymore in a Shakespearean soliloquy (adding an on-screen voice to his legendary profile for the first time) and Winnie Lightner famously warbling the joys of Singing in the Bathtub. Watch, rinse, repeat!
The Show of Shows (1929) is a music film directed by John G. Adolfi, released on November 21, 1929 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Frank Fay, Lloyd Hamilton, Lupino Lane and Ben Turpin. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- John G. Adolfi
- Writers:
- J. Keirn Brennan, Frank Fay
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Barney McGill
- Production:
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $850,000
- Status:
- Released
The Show of Shows Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Fay
as Master of Ceremonies
Lloyd Hamilton
as Hansom Cabby in "What Became of the Floradora Boys" number" / (segment "Recitations") / Soldier (segment "Rifle Execution")
Lupino Lane
as Street Cleaner in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number / 'Tramp' Ballet
Ben Turpin
as Waiter in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
John Barrymore
as Richard III in 'Henry VI Part III'
Sally O'Neil
as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' & 'Meet My Sister' Numbers
Alice Day
as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' & 'Meet My Sister' Numbers
Patsy Ruth Miller
as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' & 'If I Could Learn to Love' Numbers
Marian Nixon
as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
Lila Lee
as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
Myrna Loy
as Performer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' & 'Chinese Fantasy' Numbers
Chester Morris
as Performer in $20 Bet Sketch and 'Bicycle Built for Two' Numbers
Key crew
Directed by John G. Adolfi, written by J. Keirn Brennan and Frank Fay, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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The Show of Shows Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Show of Shows – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Show of Shows online?
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Who stars in The Show of Shows?
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The main cast of The Show of Shows (1929) includes Frank Fay, Lloyd Hamilton, Lupino Lane, Ben Turpin and John Barrymore. The film was directed by John G. Adolfi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Show of Shows released?
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The Show of Shows was released on November 21, 1929 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is The Show of Shows worth watching?
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The Show of Shows (1929) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.