Description

The Great Gabbo (1929) is an American early sound film musical drama film directed by James Cruze, based on a story (“The Rival Dummy”) by Ben Hecht and starring Erich von Stroheim and Betty Compson.

As originally released by Sono Art-World Wide Pictures, the film featured sequences in Multicolor. The current prints, restored by the Library of Congress and released by Kino International (company) on DVD, now exist only in black and white.

Cast

• Erich von Stroheim as The Great Gabbo
• Betty Compson as Mary
• Don Douglas as Frank
• Marjorie Kane as Babe
• Marbeth Wright as Dancer
• John F. Hamilton as Neighbour
• Harry Ross as Performer
• George Grandee as Otto (voice)