The Great Gabbo (1929)

User Reviews Mixed (base on 97 reviews)
Description Hated by all-his real soul spoke through the lips of a lifeless dummy 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.
Genres Music - Drama - Romance
Director James Cruze
Producer james cruze
Published Date 2026-04-01 22:29:08
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Subtitles No available subtitles
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Actors


Erich von Stroheim
Betty Compson
Donald Douglas
Marjorie Kane
Earl Burtnett

Overall Reviews: Mixed (base on 97 reviews)

Most recent reviews

richard thorpe Recent review

Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.

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william marshall Recent review

Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

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freddie francis Recent review

The plot was predictable and uninspired.

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stuart heisler Recent review

One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.

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john o'connor Recent review

Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.

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alan gibson Recent review

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

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michael curtiz Recent review

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

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harry o hoyt Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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connie rasinski Recent review

One of the better films I've watched in a while.

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jack arnold Recent review

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

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daniel petrie Recent review

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

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burgess meredith Recent review

A satisfying ending that ties everything together.

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alex nicol Recent review

An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.

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joseph losey Recent review

Excellent performances all around.

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walter lang Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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richard whorf Recent review

Weak character development left me uninterested.

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fred c newmeyer Recent review

The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.

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bert i gordon Recent review

Poorly executed with weak performances.

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juan ibanez Recent review

A strong, engaging story from start to finish.

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ray taylor Recent review

A strong, engaging story from start to finish.

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