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  1. The Great Gabbo (1929) by. James Cruze, Erich von Stroheim. Publication date. 1929-09-12. Usage. Public Domain Mark 1.0. Topics. The Great Gabbo (1929) Language. English. For the ventriloquist Gabbo his wooden dummy Otto is the only means of expression. When he starts relying more and more on Otto, he starts going mad.

  2. The Great Gabbo is a 1929 American Pre-Code early sound musical drama film directed by James Cruze, based on Ben Hecht's 1928 short story "The Rival Dummy", and starring Erich von Stroheim and Betty Compson. The film features songs by Lynn Cowan, Paul Titsworth, Donald McNamee and King Zany.

  3. The Great Gabbo ★★ 1929. A ventriloquist can express himself only through his dummy, losing his own identity and going mad at the end. Von Stroheim's first talkie. May quite possibly be the first mentally-twisted-ventriloquist story ever put on film. Von Stroheim hated the movie, believing it to be analogous to his own life.

  4. Aug 17, 2004 · Subject: A Sweet, Sad Tale of Lost Love. Ventriliquist Gabbo is abusive, arrogant, egotistical and universally disliked. He can only convey the sweet, caring elements of his personality through his dummy Otto. Long-suffering assistant Mary is the only person who cares for Gabbo.

    • 68 min
  5. The dummy gives advice to the ventriloquist. Directors: James Cruze, Erich von Stroheim Writers: Ben Hecht, Hugh Herbert Stars: Erich von Stroheim, Donald Douglas, Betty Compson Genre: Classics...

    • 94 min
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  6. The Great Gabbo: Directed by James Cruze, Erich von Stroheim. With Erich von Stroheim, Betty Compson, Donald Douglas, Marjorie Kane. An insanely, egocentric ventriloquist, even though he is possessed by his wooden dummy, is in love with a dancer who is in love with another.

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    May 29, 2012 · When the film starts, we quickly meet the egocentric, nutty and abusive ventriloquist who calls himself The Great Gabbo (Erich von Stroheim) and his assistant Mary (Betty Compson) who out of the goodness of her heart tolerates Gabbo's almost constant verbal abuse.

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