Music ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1929 · 1h 34m

The Great Gabbo

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Director
James Cruze
Cast
Erich von Stroheim as Gabbo Betty Compson as Mary Donald Douglas as Frank Marjorie Kane as Babe Earl Burtnett as Orchestra Leader George Grandee as Otto (voice) (uncredited)
Crew
Ira H. Morgan — Director of Photography Ben Hecht — Story James Cruze — Producer André-ani — Costume Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
James Cruze Director Ira H. Morgan Director of Photography Ben Hecht Story James Cruze Producer André-ani Costume Design
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