description Show People Overview
Show People, directed by King Vidor, was released in 1928 as a synchronized sound comedy film. The production utilized both sound-on-disc and sound-on-film techniques alongside a musical score and sound effects. Notable figures including Marion Davies, William Haines, Charlie Chaplin, and Elinor Glyn appeared in the film.
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info Show People Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1928 |
help Show People FAQ
Is Show People a silent film or a sound film?
Show People is primarily a silent comedy from 1928, but it was released near the sound transition and used synchronized music and effects in some presentations. It is not a full talking picture like The Jazz Singer.
Who does Marion Davies play in Show People?
Marion Davies plays Peggy Pepper, a young performer trying to break into Hollywood. The film follows her move from slapstick comedy into more pretentious studio stardom.
Why are there so many celebrity cameos in Show People?
King Vidor shot the film inside Hollywood's own movie culture, so stars such as Charlie Chaplin and Marion Davies' real MGM peers appear as part of the joke. The cameos make it a time capsule of late-1920s studio life.
Is Show People connected to The Patsy?
Yes in spirit, not by story. Both are Marion Davies comedies from 1928, with Show People directed by King Vidor and The Patsy also showing off Davies' gift for parody and physical comedy.
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