Behind the Make-Up (1930)

6.8/10 70 min Drama

Overview

Gardoni, a down-on-his-luck vaudeville performer, is taken in by a fellow performer, a clown who has a bicycle riding act. Gardoni shows his appreciation by stealing the clown's act and his girlfriend, whom he marries.

Cast

Hal Skelly

Hap Brown

William Powell

Gardoni

Fay Wray

Marie Gardoni

Kay Francis

Kitty Parker

E.H. Calvert

Dawson

Paul Lukas

Boris

Jean De Briac

Sculptor

Torben Meyer

Waiter

Walter Huston

Joe in Clark & White's Office (uncredited)

Guy Oliver

Theatre Manager (uncredited)

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