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The Show Of Shows|John Barrymore

The Show Of Shows

John Barrymore and Myrna Loy
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Overview

An extravagant showcase of early sound cinema, this 1929 Warner Bros. Extravaganza brings together over 70 stars in a vaudeville-style revue packed with music, comedy, and spectacle. Hosted by Frank Fay, the film marks a turning point in Hollywood history-introducing audiences to the voices of silent-era legends while celebrating the novelty of the Talkies. Highlights include John Barrymore delivering a Shakespearean soliloquy as Richard III, Myrna Loy in two-strip Technicolor as an exotic dancer, French boxing champ Georges Carpentier singing and tapping through "If I Could Learn to Love," and Winnie Lightner's unforgettable rendition of "Singing in the Bathtub." Add appearances from Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ben Turpin, and even Rin-Tin-Tin, and you have a vibrant time capsule that captures the excitement, excess, and experimental spirit of cinema's leap into sound.

Main Cast & Crew:
John G. Adolfi - Director
John Barrymore
Myrna Loy
Winnie Lightner
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Ben Turpin
Frank Fay
William Courtenay
H.B. Warner
Hobart Bosworth
Mary Astor

Details

    DVD Format
  • Format: DVD
  • Run Time: 123
  • Color Format: BTH
  • UPC: 644827454624
  • Genre: MUSICALS & CAST RECORDINGS
  • Rating: NR
  • Release Date: February 2026

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