A FILM TO REMEMBER: “SHOW PEOPLE” (1928)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Show People”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 90th Anniversary of King Vidor’s “Show People”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

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

Still image of filmmaker King Vidor.

STUDIO:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

DIRECTOR:

King Vidor

CAST:

• Marion Davies … Peggy Pepper
• William Haines … Billy Boone
• Dell Henderson … Colonel Pepper
• Paul Ralli … Andre Telfair
• Tenen Holtz … Casting Director
• Harry Gribbon … Jim, Comedy Director