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Show People

Show People

19287.11h 19m

Overview

Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.

Directed by King Vidor
Written by Wanda Tuchock, Ralph Spence, Agnes Christine Johnston
Produced by King Vidor, Irving Thalberg, Marion Davies
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Top Cast

Marion Davies

Marion Davies

Peggy Pepper

William Haines

William Haines

Billy Boone

Dell Henderson

Dell Henderson

Colonel Pepper

Paul Ralli

Paul Ralli

Andre Telfair

Tenen Holtz

Tenen Holtz

Casting Director

Harry Gribbon

Harry Gribbon

Comedy Director

Sidney Bracey

Sidney Bracey

Dramatic Director

Polly Moran

Polly Moran

Maid

Albert Conti

Albert Conti

Producer

John Gilbert

John Gilbert

John Gilbert (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

movie businessshow businesscomedianslapstick comedyhollywoodfilmmakingsilent filmfalsenessgrandiose behavior

About Show People

Show People is a comedy, romance film released in 1928 exploring themes of movie business, show business, comedian, slapstick comedy, hollywood, filmmaking. Directed by King Vidor, it stars Marion Davies, William Haines, Dell Henderson. Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.

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