Illusion (1929)

9.0/10 • 84 min • Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

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

Frances Raymond

Mrs. Y

Eddie Kane

Gus Bloomberg

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