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The Great Gabbo

5.719291h 34mNRMovieMusicDramaRomance

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.

DirectorJames Cruze
WriterBen Hecht
ProducersJames Cruze·Nat Cordish

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Cast · Directed by James Cruze

ESErich von Stroheim
Erich von Stroheim
Gabbo
BCBetty Compson
Betty Compson
Mary
DDDonald Douglas
Donald Douglas
Frank
MKMarjorie Kane
Marjorie Kane
Babe
EBEarl Burtnett
Earl Burtnett
Orchestra Leader
GG
George Grandee
Otto (voice) (uncredited)
BK
Bo Peep Karlin
Dancer (uncredited)
RLRosina Lawrence
Rosina Lawrence
Dancer (uncredited)
EWEddy Waller
Eddy Waller
Vaudevillian (uncredited)

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The Great Gabbo is streaming on MGM+, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Great Gabbo is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on MGM+ and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

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The Great Gabbo is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Public Domain Movies in United States.