Movie

Behind the Make-Up

★ 6.8(6)19301h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Milton, Dorothy Arzner, Henry Hathaway
Release date: 1930-01-18
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Behind the Make-Up

Behind the Make-Up is a 1930 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Robert Milton, Dorothy Arzner and Henry Hathaway, starring Hal Skelly, William Powell and Fay Wray. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Behind the Make-Up in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Agostino Borgato

Pierre

Jacques Vanaire

Valet

Jean De Briac

Sculptor

Torben Meyer

Waiter

Bob Perry

Bartender

Walter Huston

Joe in Clark & White's Office (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

suicidelove triangleshow businessdebtpovertyillicit affairvaudeville performer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Behind the Make-Up in Mexico?+

Behind the Make-Up is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Behind the Make-Up on Netflix?+

Behind the Make-Up is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Behind the Make-Up?+

Behind the Make-Up has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in Behind the Make-Up?+

Behind the Make-Up stars Hal Skelly, William Powell, Fay Wray, Kay Francis and E.H. Calvert.

When did Behind the Make-Up come out?+

Behind the Make-Up is a 1930 movie directed by Robert Milton, Dorothy Arzner and Henry Hathaway.

What genre is Behind the Make-Up?+

Behind the Make-Up is Drama film.

Who directed Behind the Make-Up?+

Behind the Make-Up was directed by Robert Milton, Dorothy Arzner and Henry Hathaway.