Illusion

Story

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.

Director

Lothar Mendes

Writers

E. Lloyd Sheldon, Richard H. Digges Jr., Arthur Chesney Train

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

21 September 1929

Ensemble

Cast

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  Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

  Carlee Thorpe

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  Nancy Carroll

  Claire Jernigan

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  June Collyer

  Hilda Schmittlap

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  Kay Francis

  Zelda Paxton

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  Regis Toomey

  Eric

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  Knute Erickson

  Mr. Jacob Schmittlap

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  Eugenie Besserer

  Mrs. Jacob Schmittlap

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  Maude Turner Gordon

  Queen of Dalmatia

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  William Austin

  Mr. Z

• Emilie Melville

  Mother Fay

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  Frances Raymond

  Mrs. Y

• Catherine Wallace

  Mrs. Z