Overview
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!
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed The Show of Shows?
The Show of Shows was directed by John G. Adolfi.
What was the budget and revenue for The Show of Shows?
The official budget was $850,000 and the movie went on to gross $0 worldwide.
Where was The Show of Shows produced?
It was produced by companies including The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures in United States of America.
The Show of Shows Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of The Show of Shows wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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