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Show People

  • 1928
  • Passed
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
4.1K
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Marion Davies and William Haines in Show People (1928)
SatireComedyRomance

A young lady from Georgia goes to Hollywood in the hopes of becoming an actress.A young lady from Georgia goes to Hollywood in the hopes of becoming an actress.A young lady from Georgia goes to Hollywood in the hopes of becoming an actress.

  • Director
    • King Vidor
  • Writers
    • Agnes Christine Johnston
    • Laurence Stallings
    • Ralph Spence
  • Stars
    • Marion Davies
    • William Haines
    • Dell Henderson
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    4.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • King Vidor
    • Writers
      • Agnes Christine Johnston
      • Laurence Stallings
      • Ralph Spence
    • Stars
      • Marion Davies
      • William Haines
      • Dell Henderson
    • 44User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    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
    • (as Sidney Bracy)
    Polly Moran
    Polly Moran
    • The Maid
    Albert Conti
    Albert Conti
    • Producer
    Renée Adorée
    Renée Adorée
    • Renée Adorée
    • (uncredited)
    George K. Arthur
    George K. Arthur
    • George K. Arthur
    • (uncredited)
    Gordon Avil
    • Gordon Avil
    • (uncredited)
    Eleanor Boardman
    Eleanor Boardman
    • Roxalanne de Lavedan in 'Bardelys the Magnificent'
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Symona Boniface
    Symona Boniface
    • Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Chaplin
    Charles Chaplin
    • Charles Chaplin
    • (uncredited)
    Lew Cody
    Lew Cody
    • Lew Cody
    • (uncredited)
    Ray Cooke
    Ray Cooke
    • Director's Assistant
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Crocker
    • Harry Crocker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • King Vidor
    • Writers
      • Agnes Christine Johnston
      • Laurence Stallings
      • Ralph Spence
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The well known faces appearing in the banquet scene are, in the order they appear on screen: Dorothy Sebastian, Louella Parsons, Estelle Taylor, Claire Windsor, Aileen Pringle, Karl Dane, George K. Arthur, Leatrice Joy, Renée Adorée, Rod La Rocque, Mae Murray, John Gilbert, Norma Talmadge, Douglas Fairbanks, Marion Davies, and William S. Hart.
    • Quotes

      Charles Chaplin: [Talking to Peggy] Will you please sign my album? I'm crazy about signatures.

      [Leaves after getting Peggy's autograph]

      Peggy Pepper: Who is that little guy?

      Billy Boone: Charlie Chaplin.

      [Shocked, Peggy faints]

    • Alternate versions
      Kevin Brownlow led a 1982 restoration of Show People which used a new score composed and conducted by Carl Davis. In addition, a short outtake of Billy Boone showing Peggy how to put on makeup was added.
    • Connections
      Edited into Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      California, Here I Come
      (1924) (uncredited)
      Music by Joseph Meyer
      Played during the opening scene of Hollywood

    User reviews44

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    10/10

    Marion Davies is a comic gem

    The great and underrated Marion Davies shows her stuff in this late (1928) silent comedy that also showcases the wonderful William Haines. Davies plays a hick from Georgia who crashes Hollywood with help from Haines. They appear in cheap comedies until Marion is "discovered" and becomes a big dramatic star. A great lampoon on Hollywood and its pretentions. Davies & Haines are a wonderful team (too bad they never made a talkie together) and the guest shots from the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, William S. Hart, John Gilbert, Elinor Glynn, and Marion Davies (you have to see it) are a hoot. A must for any serious film buff or for anyone interested in the still-maligned Marion Davies!
    • Dr. Ed
    • Jun 27, 2000
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    • Release date
      • October 20, 1928 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Also known as
      • Люди мистецтва
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Cosmopolitan Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,100,000
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.20 : 1

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