The Show of Shows
1929, English. Directed by John G. Adolfi.
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!
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John G. AdolfiDirector
- Frank FayMaster of Ceremonies
- Lloyd HamiltonHansom Cabby in "What Became of the Floradora Boys" number" / (segment "Recitations") / Soldier (segment "Rifle Execution")
- Lupino LaneStreet Cleaner in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number / 'Tramp' Ballet
- Ben TurpinWaiter in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
- John BarrymoreRichard III in 'Henry VI Part III'
- Sally O'NeilPerformer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' & 'Meet My Sister' Numbers
- Alice DayPerformer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' & 'Meet My Sister' Numbers
- Patsy Ruth MillerPerformer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' & 'If I Could Learn to Love' Numbers
- Marian NixonPerformer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
- Lila LeePerformer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' Number
- Myrna LoyPerformer in 'What Became of the Floradora Boys' & 'Chinese Fantasy' Numbers
- Chester MorrisPerformer in $20 Bet Sketch and 'Bicycle Built for Two' Numbers
Details
- Released
- 21 November 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- J. Keirn Brennan, Frank Fay
- Budget
- $850K
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The Show of Shows: quick answers
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How long is The Show of Shows?
The Show of Shows runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does The Show of Shows have a post-credits scene?
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The Show of Shows parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Show of Shows is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Show of Shows on?
The Show of Shows isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 November 1929. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Show of Shows?
If you liked The Show of Shows, try Cats Don't Dance, A Day at the Races, Yankee Doodle Dandy.
Who directed The Show of Shows?
The Show of Shows (1929) was directed by John G. Adolfi and stars Frank Fay, Lloyd Hamilton, Lupino Lane.