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The Great Gabbo

NR19291h 34mJames Cruze
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 71%

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"Hated by all-his real soul spoke through the lips of a lifeless dummy"

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.

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What is The Great Gabbo (1929) about?

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.

Who stars in The Great Gabbo?

The Great Gabbo stars Erich von Stroheim (Gabbo), Betty Compson (Mary), Donald Douglas (Frank), Marjorie Kane (Babe), Earl Burtnett (Orchestra Leader). The film was directed by James Cruze.

How long is The Great Gabbo?

The Great Gabbo has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1929. It is rated NR.

Is The Great Gabbo worth watching?

The Great Gabbo holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Music, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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