Make Up (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1927, Make Up is a drama film directed by Felix Basch, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Bruce Wilton, middle-aged, rich and famous, as a producer, has been rejected by Ada von Ruyt, a revue star. Finding an affection is developing between her and Longard, now down and out, he arranges to send the man to South America with a touring company. But again rejected by the woman he loves, he causes her to be supplanted by a rival, and in a passion dismisses his secretary, her old friend. The man, who has suffered much, shoots him. Longard, thinking Ada has fired the shot, attempts to take the blame, but the murderer commits suicide.
Who’s in it. Make Up stars Marcella Albani as Adda van Royt, Werner Krauss as Kitty Lerron, Sandra Milovanoff as Morris Broock and Alphons Fryland as Klaus von Longard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Make Up sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Make Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Make Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Make Up (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Make Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Make Up worth watching?
- Make Up holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Make Up?
- Make Up stars Marcella Albani, Werner Krauss, Sandra Milovanoff, Alphons Fryland and S.Z. Sakall.
- When was Make Up released?
- Make Up was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.