The Charlatan
Synopsis
A woman goes to a sideshow fortune-teller to have her fortune told, and is astonished when the man looks into his crystal ball and goes into great detail about events in her past that few people ever knew about. Shaken, she leaves and later tells her girlfriend about the incident. The girlfriend insists that she invite the fortune-teller to a party they're having at her house. What the woman doesn't realize is that the "fortune-teller" is actually the ex-husband she abandoned years ago, when she took their daughter and ran off with her lover. When the "charlatan" is invited to the party, he sees an opportunity to take his revenge on his faithless ex-wife.
Top Cast
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Holmes Herbert
Peter "Count Merlin" Dwight
Margaret Livingston
Florence Talbot
Rockliffe Fellowes
Richard Talbot
Philo McCullough
Walter Paynter
Anita Garvin
Mrs. Paynter
Crauford Kent
Frank Deering
Rose Tapley
Mrs. Deering
Dorothy Gould
Ann Talbot
Fred MacKaye
Jerry Starke
John George
Count Merlin's Assistant (uncredited)
Fritzi Fern
The Talbots' Maid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Original Title
- The Charlatan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Department Leadership Roster
George Melford
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Charlatan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Charlatan about?
A woman goes to a sideshow fortune-teller to have her fortune told, and is astonished when the man looks into his crystal ball and goes into great detail about events in her past that few people ever knew about. Shaken, she leaves and later tells her girlfriend about the incident. The girlfriend insists that she invite the fortune-teller to a party they're having at her house. What the woman doesn't realize is that the "fortune-teller" is actually the ex-husband she abandoned years ago, when she took their daughter and ran off with her lover. When the "charlatan" is invited to the party, he sees an opportunity to take his revenge on his faithless ex-wife.
Who directed The Charlatan?
The Charlatan was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The Charlatan?
The principal cast of The Charlatan includes Holmes Herbert, Margaret Livingston, Rockliffe Fellowes, Philo McCullough, Anita Garvin.
When was The Charlatan released and how long is it?
The Charlatan was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.