Illusion

Illusion (1929) — drama film. Directed by Lothar Mendes. Starring Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Nancy Carroll, June Collyer, Kay Francis. This page maps 3 characters and 3 relationships between them as an interactive character network.

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A magician's pursuit of social status leads him to abandon his true love, only to realize that genuine connection outweighs illusionary glamour.

Drama · 9/10 · 84 min · 1929

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.

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