Movie: The Great Gabbo

Top 9 Billed Cast

Erich von Stroheim
Erich von Stroheim

Gabbo

Betty Compson
Betty Compson

Mary

Donald Douglas
Donald Douglas

Frank

Marjorie Kane
Marjorie Kane

Babe

Earl Burtnett
Earl Burtnett

Orchestra Leader

George Grandee
George Grandee

Otto (voice) (uncredited)

Bo Peep Karlin
Bo Peep Karlin

Dancer (uncredited)

Rosina Lawrence
Rosina Lawrence

Dancer (uncredited)

Eddy Waller
Eddy Waller

Vaudevillian (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1929-09-12

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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