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Title:The Great Gabbo


Date: 1929
Type: Drama / Musical
Rating: 2 Stars 2/5
Colour: Black and White
Director: James Cruze
Producer: James Cruze

Comment
When the assistant (Betty Compson) to a ventriloquist (Eric von Stroheim) leaves him, he starts to only communicate through his dummy. This is a curious mix of drama, romance and musical theatre, that does not quite work, despite a good performance from Eric von Stroheim.

Actors

Eric von StroheimEric von Stroheim
Betty CompsonBetty Compson
Don Douglas
Margie Babe Kane

Oscars

None

The Great Gabbo