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The Show

The Show

The Show is Tod Browning's 1927 MGM silent drama starring John Gilbert, set around a Budapest sideshow and adapted from The Day of Souls.

7.1 Good

apps Top The Show Alternatives

The top alternative to The Show in 2026 is Sherlock Jr. with a score of 9.3/10, followed by Steamboat Bill, Jr. (8.8) and Diary of a Lost Girl (8.2).

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Sherlock Jr.

Sherlock Jr.

Sherlock Jr. is a 1924 American Buster Keaton feature about a projectionist entering a film, noted for its dream logic a...

American Comedy Feature 1920S
9.3 Excellent
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Steamboat Bill, Jr.

Steamboat Bill, Jr.

Steamboat Bill, Jr. is a 1928 American Buster Keaton feature, famous for the falling house-front stunt and its Mississip...

American Comedy Feature 1920S
8.8 Great
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Diary of a Lost Girl

Diary of a Lost Girl

Diary of a Lost Girl is a 1929 German silent drama by G. W. Pabst, starring Louise Brooks in her second and final film w...

German Drama Feature 1920S
8.2 Great
4
La Roue

La Roue

La Roue is Abel Gance's 1923 French silent epic, famous for railway melodrama, rapid cutting, and unusually ambitious vi...

French Drama Feature 1920S
8.2 Great
5
The Blot

The Blot

The Blot is a 1921 American drama by Lois Weber, notable for its realistic treatment of genteel poverty and underpaid te...

American Drama Feature 1920S
7.7 Good
6
The Wedding March

The Wedding March

The Wedding March is a 1928 American silent romantic drama by Erich von Stroheim, preserved in the U.S. National Film Re...

American Drama Feature 1920S
7.7 Good
7
Sparrows

Sparrows

Sparrows is a 1926 American silent drama starring and produced by Mary Pickford, notable for its dark child-rescue story...

American Drama Feature 1920S
7.7 Good
8
The Unholy Three

The Unholy Three

The Unholy Three is a 1925 American crime film by Tod Browning starring Lon Chaney, notable for its sideshow criminals a...

American Crime Feature Browning
7.6 Good
9
Laugh, Clown, Laugh

Laugh, Clown, Laugh

Laugh, Clown, Laugh is Herbert Brenon's 1928 MGM drama starring Lon Chaney and introducing Loretta Young in her credited...

American Drama Feature 1920S
7.4 Good
10
The Toll of the Sea

The Toll of the Sea

The Toll of the Sea is a 1922 American drama starring Anna May Wong, notable as an early Technicolor feature using the t...

American Drama Feature 1920S
7.2 Good
11
West of Zanzibar

West of Zanzibar

West of Zanzibar is Tod Browning's 1928 MGM melodrama with Lon Chaney as the vengeful Phroso, released with synchronized...

American Drama Feature 1920S
7.2 Good
12
The Temptress

The Temptress

The Temptress is a 1926 American silent melodrama starring Greta Garbo, notable as an MGM adaptation of a Vicente Blasco...

American Drama Feature 1920S
7.1 Good
13
Isn't Life Wonderful

Isn't Life Wonderful

Isn't Life Wonderful is a 1924 D. W. Griffith silent drama, notable for its postwar European setting and location filmin...

American Drama Feature 1920S
7.1 Good
14
The Blackbird

The Blackbird

The Blackbird is Tod Browning's 1926 MGM crime melodrama starring Lon Chaney in dual identities as a Limehouse gangster...

American Crime Feature Browning
7.0 Good
15
The Torrent

The Torrent

The Torrent is a 1926 MGM romantic drama directed by Monta Bell, notable as Greta Garbo's first American starring film a...

American Drama Feature 1920S
6.9 Fair
16
The Road to Mandalay

The Road to Mandalay

The Road to Mandalay is Tod Browning's 1926 MGM drama with Lon Chaney as Singapore Joe; only an abridged 9.5 mm rediscov...

American Drama Feature Browning
6.7 Fair
17
The Divine Woman

The Divine Woman

The Divine Woman is a 1928 MGM romantic drama directed by Victor Sjostrom, notable as a largely lost Greta Garbo film wi...

American Drama Feature 1920S
6.6 Fair
18
The Mystic

The Mystic

The Mystic is Tod Browning's 1925 MGM silent drama with Aileen Pringle and Conway Tearle, centered on con artists, séanc...

American Crime Feature Browning
6.6 Fair
19
The Love Flower

The Love Flower

The Love Flower is a 1920 American silent drama by D. W. Griffith, made for early United Artists and filmed partly in Fl...

American Drama Feature 1920S
6.4 Fair
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Dream Street

Dream Street

Dream Street is a 1921 D. W. Griffith silent drama set in London's Limehouse, notable for early Photokinema sound-on-dis...

American Drama Feature 1920S
6.4 Fair

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Alternative Score vs The Show Action
Sherlock Jr.
Sherlock Jr.
Silent Film American Comedy Feature
9.3 Excellent +2.2 Compare
Steamboat Bill, Jr.
Steamboat Bill, Jr.
Silent Film American Comedy Feature
8.8 Great +1.7 Compare
Diary of a Lost Girl
Diary of a Lost Girl
Silent Film German Drama Feature
8.2 Great +1.1 Compare
La Roue
La Roue
Silent Film French Drama Feature
8.2 Great +1.1 Compare
The Blot
The Blot
Silent Film American Drama Feature
7.7 Good +0.6 Compare
The Wedding March
The Wedding March
Silent Film American Drama Feature
7.7 Good +0.6 Compare
Sparrows
Sparrows
Silent Film American Drama Feature
7.7 Good +0.6 Compare
The Unholy Three
The Unholy Three
Silent Film American Crime Feature
7.6 Good +0.5 Compare
Laugh, Clown, Laugh
Laugh, Clown, Laugh
Silent Film American Drama Feature
7.4 Good +0.3 Compare
The Toll of the Sea
The Toll of the Sea
Silent Film American Drama Feature
7.2 Good +0.1 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to The Show?
The top alternatives to The Show in 2026 include Sherlock Jr., Steamboat Bill, Jr., Diary of a Lost Girl, La Roue, The Blot. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does The Show compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. The Show scores 7.1/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is The Show worth it in 2026?
The Show scores 7.1/10 in the Silent Film category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to The Show?
Several alternatives to The Show offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from The Show?
Common reasons users look for The Show alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to The Show are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to The Show in the Silent Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which The Show alternative has the highest rating?
Sherlock Jr. currently holds the highest rating among The Show alternatives with a score of 9.3/10.
Can I use Sherlock Jr. instead of The Show?
Sherlock Jr. is one of the top-rated alternatives to The Show. While they serve similar purposes in the Silent Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to The Show?
Pricing varies among The Show alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Silent Film category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are The Show alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
The Show vs Sherlock Jr.: which is better?
The Show scores 7.1/10 while Sherlock Jr. scores 9.3/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
The Show vs Steamboat Bill, Jr.: which is better?
The Show scores 7.1/10 while Steamboat Bill, Jr. scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
The Show vs Diary of a Lost Girl: which is better?
The Show scores 7.1/10 while Diary of a Lost Girl scores 8.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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