The Great Gabbo (1929)
Hated by all-his real soul spoke through the lips of a lifeless dummy
1929 · NR · 1h 34m · Music, Drama, Romance
Genres: Music, Drama, Romance
For the ventriloquist Gabbo his wooden dummy Otto is the only means of expression. When he starts relying more and more on Otto, he starts going mad.
Director: James Cruze
Writers: Ben Hecht
Cinematography: Ira H. Morgan
Cast
Erich von Stroheim as GabboBetty Compson as MaryDonald Douglas as FrankMarjorie Kane as BabeEarl Burtnett as Orchestra LeaderGeorge Grandee as Otto (voice) (uncredited)Bo Peep Karlin as Dancer (uncredited)Rosina Lawrence as Dancer (uncredited)Eddy Waller as Vaudevillian (uncredited)More like this
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