Movie

Illusion (1929)

• September 21, 1929
• 1h 24m

• 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.

Director

Lothar Mendes

Writers

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

Starring

Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Nancy Carroll, June Collyer