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The Show of Shows (1929) was a Musical Film directed by John G. Adolfi and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.

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Awkward Early Talkie Theatre: "The Show of Shows"

By David on Apr 3, 2013 From The Man on the Flying Trapeze

Like most people who love old movies, I can't watch them without thinking about what was going on in the world at the time. And to me, "The Show of Shows," released in 1929, is more than a movie. It's actually more like a stage revue, and its variety of acts makes it a kind of time capsule of pre-de... Read full article


Awkward Early Talkie Theatre: "The Show of Shows"

By David on Apr 3, 2013 From The Man on the Flying Trapeze

Like most people who love old movies, I can't watch them without thinking about what was going on in the world at the time. And to me, "The Show of Shows," released in 1929, is more than a movie. It's actually more like a stage revue, and its variety of acts makes it a kind of time capsule of pre-de... Read full article


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Vitaphone production reels #3575-3589
At $850,000 this was the most expensive talking picture made in 1929.
Two reels of color footage survive.
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Also directed by John G. Adolfi




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Also produced by Darryl F. Zanuck




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Also released in 1929




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