The Big Show
Oct 15, 1926 · 1h 16m
Director
George TerwilligerOverview
The Big Show, the only feature-length motion picture produced by the Miller Brothers, is a behind-the-scenes melodrama set within their show. The story: Bill, a war veteran who has been defrauded by his brother, rescues Ruth, the elephant girl, and joins the company. Secretly engaged to Bill’s “bad brother” Norman—allegedly an oil millionaire—Ruth rebuffs her rescuer’s affection. Her elephant, however, knows a villain when he smells one and eventually gives Norman his just deserts. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with the National Film Preservation Foundation New Zealand Project in 2012.
Cast of The Big Show
Crew of The Big Show
About The Big Show
What is The Big Show about?
The Big Show, the only feature-length motion picture produced by the Miller Brothers, is a behind-the-scenes melodrama set within their show. The story: Bill, a war veteran who has been defrauded by his brother, rescues Ruth, the elephant girl, and joins the company. Secretly engaged to Bill’s “bad brother” Norman—allegedly an oil millionaire—Ruth rebuffs her rescuer’s affection. Her elephant…
When was The Big Show released?
The Big Show was released on October 15, 1926.
How long is The Big Show?
The Big Show runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
Who directed The Big Show?
The Big Show was directed by George Terwilliger.
Who is in the cast of The Big Show?
The cast of The Big Show includes John Lowell (Bill), Evangeline Russell (Ruth Gordon), F. Serrano Keating (Norman Brackett), Jane Thomas (Marian Kearney) and Joseph Miller (Col Jim Kearney).