The Show
1922, English. Directed by Larry Semon & Norman Taurog.
A harried propman backstage at a theater must put up with malfunctioning wind machines, roosters that spit nitroglycerine, and a gang planning to rob the theater's payroll.
- Runtime
- 0h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Larry SemonDirector
- Norman TaurogDirector
- Oliver HardyStage manager / Audience Member (as Babe Hardy)
- Larry SemonThe Prop Man / Gentle Onlooker
- Frank AlexanderBallet dancer / Wife of Man with Family
- Lucille CarlisleLeading lady
- Betty YoungDancer
- Alice DavenportAudience member
- Al ThompsonMan who Smuggles Family In
- Pete GordonHis son
- Frank J. ColemanAudience member / Woman with Hat / Cop
- Jack MillerVillain
- Grover LigonBald Policeman
- William HauberAudience member (as Bill Hauber)
Details
- Released
- 19 March 1922
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Semon, Norman Taurog
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How long is The Show?
The Show runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).
Does The Show have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Show on?
The Show isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Show?
If you liked The Show, try Hostile Takeover, How to Rob a Bank, Sheroes.
Who directed The Show?
The Show (1922) was directed by Larry Semon and Norman Taurog and stars Oliver Hardy, Larry Semon, Frank Alexander.