Movie Description
Illusion
(1929)Overview
A vaudeville magician team is broken up when Carlee, an ex--circus performer, becomes infatuated with socialite Hilda Schmittlap. Meanwhile his vaudeville partner, Claire, has chosen a new partner, but her "heart isn't in it" because she is disconsolate over Carlee. Curious about her new act, Carlee attends a performance and sees Claire nearly killed when she fails to substitute fake bullets for real ones. Rushing to her aid, Carlee realizes how much Claire means to him.
Featured Crew
- Director : Lothar Mendes
- Writer : Arthur Chesney Train,Richard H. Digges Jr.,E. Lloyd Sheldon
- Cast : Charles 'Buddy' Rogers,Nancy Carroll,June Collyer,Kay Francis,Regis Toomey,Knute Erickson,Eugenie Besserer,Maude Turner Gordon,William Austin,Emilie Melville,Frances Raymond,Catherine Wallace,J.E. Nash,William McLaughlin,Eddie Kane
Cast
Carlee Thorpe
Claire Jernigan
Hilda Schmittlap
Zelda Paxton
Eric
Mr. Jacob Schmittlap
Mrs. Jacob Schmittlap
Queen of Dalmatia
Mr. Z
Mother Fay
Mrs. Y
Mrs. Z
Mr. X
Mr. Y
Gus Bloomberg
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Facts
Original TitleIllusion
Status Released
Release Information
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1929-09-21
Original Language
Runtime 01h 24m
Production CompaniesParamount Pictures
Genres
- Drama
