The Show Off

Nan
1h 22m
1926
7 /10 (5)

Overview

A blowhard who poses as a railroad executive (but is really just a $30-a-week clerk) catches a young bride and then drives her family's finances to the brink of ruin.

Country : United States of America
Languages : No Language
Released Date: 1926-08-16

Top Billed Cast

Ford Sterling

Aubrey Piper

Lois Wilson

Amy Fisher Piper

Claire McDowell

Mom Fisher

Louise Brooks

Clara

Gregory Kelly

Joe Fisher

Charles Goodrich

Pop Fisher

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