The Great Gabbo

The Great Gabbo

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

5.7 /10 24 votes
September 12, 1929 1h 34m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director James Cruze
Writers Ben Hecht, Hugh Herbert
Studio James Cruze Productions
Rating 5.7/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Great Gabbo was released on September 12, 1929.

The runtime of The Great Gabbo is 1h 34m.

The Great Gabbo is a Music, Drama, Romance movie.

The Great Gabbo has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Great Gabbo is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Great Gabbo was directed by James Cruze.

The main cast of The Great Gabbo includes Erich von Stroheim, Betty Compson, Donald Douglas.

The Great Gabbo is originally in English.