The Heart Thief
“The aristocrat of society dramas-a picture that will give even the most jaded taste a thrill!”
Synopsis
Paul Kurt, embittered and disillusioned by war, returns to Budapest and devotes his life to roistering and gambling. He falls in love with Anna Galambos but leaves her when he realizes his unworthiness. She returns to her father, a gamekeeper at the castle of Count Franz, a despotic bachelor whose brothers Lazlos and Michael covet his estate. Disheartened by her shattered romance, Anna accepts the proposal of Franz. The brothers conspire to hire Paul to compromise the girl, but Paul, discovering she is none other than the woman he loves, decides to win her for himself. Paul finally exposes the plot to Franz, and Anna, convinced of his sincerity, is reunited with him after Franz releases her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nils Olaf Chrisander
- Screenplay & Story
- Gladys Unger
- Original Title
- The Heart Thief
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Metropolitan Pictures Corporation of California
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nils Olaf Chrisander
Gladys Unger, Leslie Mason, Sonya Levien, Lajos Biró
Henry Cronjager
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Mason
Writer
Nils Olaf Chrisander
Director
Henry Cronjager
Director of Photography
Sonya Levien
Writer
Gladys Unger
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart Thief
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What is The Heart Thief about?
Paul Kurt, embittered and disillusioned by war, returns to Budapest and devotes his life to roistering and gambling. He falls in love with Anna Galambos but leaves her when he realizes his unworthiness. She returns to her father, a gamekeeper at the castle of Count Franz, a despotic bachelor whose brothers Lazlos and Michael covet his estate. Disheartened by her shattered romance, Anna accepts the proposal of Franz. The brothers conspire to hire Paul to compromise the girl, but Paul, discovering she is none other than the woman he loves, decides to win her for himself. Paul finally exposes the plot to Franz, and Anna, convinced of his sincerity, is reunited with him after Franz releases her.
Who directed The Heart Thief?
The Heart Thief was directed by Nils Olaf Chrisander.
Who stars in The Heart Thief?
The principal cast of The Heart Thief includes Joseph Schildkraut, Lya De Putti, Robert Edeson, Charles K. Gerrard, Eulalie Jensen.
When was The Heart Thief released and how long is it?
The Heart Thief was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.