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The Great Gabbo (1929)

Movie ★ 5.7 94 min

Music Drama Romance

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.

James Cruze Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 12, 1929
Runtime
94 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0019946
Language
Studio
James Cruze Productions

Themes

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 Otto (voice) (uncredited) Bo Peep Karlin Dancer (uncredited) Rosina Lawrence Rosina Lawrence Dancer (uncredited) Eddy Waller Eddy Waller Vaudevillian (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Great Gabbo 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 directed The Great Gabbo?
The Great Gabbo was directed by James Cruze.
Who stars in The Great Gabbo?
The Great Gabbo stars Erich von Stroheim, Betty Compson, Donald Douglas, Marjorie Kane.
When was The Great Gabbo released?
The Great Gabbo is a 1929 music, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Great Gabbo?
You can watch The Great Gabbo with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.