'Show People' (1928), starring Marion Davies and directed by King Vidor, satirizes Hollywood in general and Gloria Swanson's career in particular."Show People," the 1928 satire of Hollywood, could be considered the great-grandfather of last year's "The Artist," the Oscar-winning homage to the early days of filmmaking. The fast-paced comedy, starring Marion Davies and directed by King Vidor, spoofs the top stars of the day (many of whom make cameos in the film, including John Gilbert and director John Ford).
Classic Hollywood: 'show People' Sends Up Showbiz At The Goldwyn
By Susan King, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times: Movie
Sun, 10/28/2012 - 7:45pm
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