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Illusion (1929)

1929-09-21 · 1h 24m · EN
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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.

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E. Lloyd SheldonWriterLothar MendesDirectorArthur Chesney TrainWriterRichard H. Digges Jr.Writer

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Charles 'Buddy' RogersCharles 'Buddy' RogersCarlee ThorpeNancy CarrollNancy CarrollClaire JerniganJune CollyerJune CollyerHilda SchmittlapKay FrancisKay FrancisZelda PaxtonRegis ToomeyRegis ToomeyEricKnute EricksonKnute EricksonMr. Jacob SchmittlapEugenie BessererEugenie BessererMrs. Jacob SchmittlapMaude Turner GordonMaude Turner GordonQueen of DalmatiaWilliam AustinWilliam AustinMr. ZEmilie MelvilleEmilie MelvilleMother FayFrances RaymondFrances RaymondMrs. YCatherine WallaceCatherine WallaceMrs. Z

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SuicideMagician

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinitySuicide · MagicianDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference302905Actor preference294373 · 108959 · 288693

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What is Illusion about?

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.

How long is Illusion?

Illusion has a runtime of 84 minutes.