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The Great Gabbo

1929·Movie
1h 34min·NR
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes71%47%

Where to watch

MGM+KanopyFlixFlingIndieFlixPublic Domain Movies

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About

Hated by all-his real soul spoke through the lips of a lifeless dummy

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.
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Directed by:
James Cruze
Written by:
Ben Hecht, Hugh Herbert, Lynn Cowan
Produced by:
James Cruze, Vernon Keays, Henry D. Meyer
Composed by:
Helmer Walton Bergman, Donald McNamee, Paul Titsworth

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Great Gabbo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great Gabbo legally?

MGM+KanopyFlixFlingIndieFlixPublic Domain MoviesFawesomeCultpixCineverse

The Great Gabbo is included with a subscription to MGM+, FlixFling, IndieFlix, and Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Great Gabbo worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Gabbo rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Great Gabbo?

1 h 34 min

The Great Gabbo runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great Gabbo?

Critics71
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate The Great Gabbo higher (71) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Great Gabbo in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Gabbo?

121ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBMBO+107

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great Gabbo in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Great Gabbo use?

Alliterative TitleCrazy Jealous GuyDiegetic MusicalDomestic AbuseProtagonist TitleFanservice ExtraHigh-Class GlassMadness MontageDemonic DummyInhibition-Destroying PuppetVillainous Breakdown

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Great Gabbo, including Alliterative Title, Crazy Jealous Guy, Diegetic Musical.