Romance ·Drama · United States of America · 1928 · 1h 20m

The Barker

The Barker poster
Director
George Fitzmaurice
Cast
Milton Sills as Nifty Miller Dorothy Mackaill as Lou Betty Compson as Carrie Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Chris Miller Sylvia Ashton as Ma Benson George Cooper as Hap Spissel
Crew
Lee Garmes — Director of Photography Stuart Heisler — Editor Louis Silvers — Original Music Composer Benjamin Glazer — Screenplay Joseph Jackson — Writer Al Rockett — Producer
Tagline

You'll Hear What You See! Perfect recording of voice and action!

Synopsis

A successful carnival barker deals with the arrival of his eager son, who he'd hoped would stay far from the carnival world, his son's entanglement with a showgirl, and his own jealous mistress.

Mood & Themes
carnival
Key Collaborators
George Fitzmaurice Director Lee Garmes Director of Photography Stuart Heisler Editor Louis Silvers Original Music Composer Benjamin Glazer Screenplay Joseph Jackson Writer Al Rockett Producer Richard A. Rowland Producer Max Rée Costume Design
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