United States / Jan 11, 1930
1h 10min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jacques Vanaire | Valet |
| Jean De Briac | Sculptor |
| Torben Meyer | Waiter |
| Bob Perry | Bartender |
| Walter Huston | Joe in Clark & White's Office (uncredited) |
| Guy Oliver | Theatre Manager (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Behind the Make-Up |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | 18 gennaio 1930 |
| Production | Monta Bell |
| Writer | Howard Estabrook, George Manker Watters, Mildred Cram |
| Editing | Doris Drought |
| Cinematography | Charles Lang |
| Assistant directors | Robert Milton, Dorothy Arzner, Henry Hathaway |
| Camera operators | Charles Lang |
| Additional photography | Charles Lang |
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| Music | W. Franke Harling, John Leipold |
| Sound | W. Franke Harling, John Leipold |
| Costume design | Travis Banton |
| Makeup | Travis Banton |
| Hairstyling | Travis Banton |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Jan 18, 1930 / NR / New York City, New York
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