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Make Up (1927)

Original title: Da Hält die Welt den Atem an

1927-09-05 · 1h 49m · DE
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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.

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Felix BaschDirector

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Marcella AlbaniMarcella AlbaniAdda van RoytWerner KraussWerner KraussKitty LerronSandra MilovanoffSandra MilovanoffMorris BroockAlphons FrylandAlphons FrylandKlaus von LongardS.Z. SakallS.Z. SakallTheaterdirektorEduard von WintersteinEduard von WintersteinKriminalkommissar

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What is Make Up 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.

How long is Make Up?

Make Up has a runtime of 109 minutes.