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  • The Great Gabbo (1929)
  • Passed
    92 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
The Great Gabbo (1929)
Passed
92 min | Drama, Musical, Romance

An insanely, egocentric ventriloquist, even though he is possessed by his wooden dummy, is in love with a dancer who is in love with another. The dummy gives advice to the ventriloquist.
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Director
Writers
Ben Hecht (adapted from the story by) | Hugh Herbert (dialogue)
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Updated Sep 12, 1929

Release date
Sep 12, 1929 (United States)

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Cast

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12 cast members
Name Known for
Erich von Stroheim
The Great Gabbo (as Eric Von Stroheim) The Great Gabbo (as Eric Von Stroheim)   See fewer
Marjorie Kane
Babe (as Margie 'Babe' Kane) Babe (as Margie 'Babe' Kane)   See fewer
Earl Burtnett
Orchestra Leader Orchestra Leader   See fewer
Biltmore Orchestra
Orchestra Orchestra   See fewer
George Grandee
Otto (voice) (uncredited) Otto (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Bo Peep Karlin
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Rosina Lawrence
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Ross
Performer (uncredited) Performer (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddy Waller
Vaudevillian (uncredited) Vaudevillian (uncredited)   See fewer
Marbeth Wright
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
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