Show People(1928)
Show People Synopsis
Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.
Show People (1928) is a comedy and romance film directed by King Vidor, released on November 20, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Marion Davies, William Haines, Dell Henderson and Paul Ralli. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- King Vidor
- Writers:
- Wanda Tuchock, Ralph Spence, Agnes Christine Johnston
- Producers:
- King Vidor, Irving Thalberg, Marion Davies
- Cinematographer:
- John Arnold
- Composer:
- William Axt
- Production:
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Show People (1928) Trailer
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Show People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marion Davies
as Peggy Pepper
William Haines
as Billy Boone
Dell Henderson
as Colonel Pepper
Paul Ralli
as Andre Telfair
Tenen Holtz
as Casting Director
Harry Gribbon
as Comedy Director
Sidney Bracey
as Dramatic Director
Polly Moran
as Maid
Albert Conti
as Producer
John Gilbert
as John Gilbert (uncredited)
Charlie Chaplin
as Charlie Chaplin (uncredited)
Renée Adorée
as Renée Adorée (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by King Vidor, written by Wanda Tuchock, Ralph Spence and Agnes Christine Johnston, produced by King Vidor, Irving Thalberg and Marion Davies.
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Show People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 56 ratings.
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Show People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Show People online?
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Show People (1928) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Show People?
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The main cast of Show People (1928) includes Marion Davies, William Haines, Dell Henderson, Paul Ralli and Tenen Holtz. The film was directed by King Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Show People released?
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Show People was released on November 20, 1928 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Show People worth watching?
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Show People (1928) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Show People?
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Yes. The official Show People trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.