Illusion
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
Carlee Thorpe
Nancy Carroll
Claire Jernigan
June Collyer
Hilda Schmittlap
Kay Francis
Zelda Paxton
Regis Toomey
Eric
Knute Erickson
Mr. Jacob Schmittlap
Eugenie Besserer
Mrs. Jacob Schmittlap
Maude Turner Gordon
Queen of Dalmatia
William Austin
Mr. Z
Emilie Melville
Mother Fay
Frances Raymond
Mrs. Y
Catherine Wallace
Mrs. Z
J.E. Nash
Mr. X
William McLaughlin
Mr. Y
Eddie Kane
Gus Bloomberg
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lothar Mendes
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Lloyd Sheldon, Arthur Chesney Train, Richard H. Digges Jr.
- Original Title
- Illusion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lothar Mendes
E. Lloyd Sheldon, Arthur Chesney Train, Richard H. Digges Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Writer
Arthur Chesney Train
Writer
Richard H. Digges Jr.
Writer
Lothar Mendes
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Illusion
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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.
Who directed Illusion?
Illusion was directed by Lothar Mendes.
Who stars in Illusion?
The principal cast of Illusion includes Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Nancy Carroll, June Collyer, Kay Francis, Regis Toomey.
When was Illusion released and how long is it?
Illusion was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.