Behind the Make-Up(1930)
Behind the Make-Up 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.
Behind the Make-Up (1930) is a drama film directed by Robert Milton, released on January 18, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Hal Skelly, William Powell, Fay Wray and Kay Francis. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Milton
- Writers:
- George Manker Watters, Howard Estabrook, Mildred Cram
- Producers:
- Monta Bell
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- W. Franke Harling
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Behind the Make-Up Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hal Skelly
as Hap Brown
William Powell
as Gardoni
Fay Wray
as Marie Gardoni
Kay Francis
as Kitty Parker
E.H. Calvert
as Dawson
Paul Lukas
as Boris
- Agostino Borgato
Agostino Borgato
as Pierre
- Jacques Vanaire
Jacques Vanaire
as Valet
Jean De Briac
as Sculptor
Torben Meyer
as Waiter
- Bob Perry
Bob Perry
as Bartender
Walter Huston
as Joe in Clark & White's Office (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Milton, written by George Manker Watters, Howard Estabrook and Mildred Cram, produced by Monta Bell.
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Behind the Make-Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Behind the Make-Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Behind the Make-Up online?
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Behind the Make-Up (1930) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Behind the Make-Up?
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The main cast of Behind the Make-Up (1930) includes Hal Skelly, William Powell, Fay Wray, Kay Francis and E.H. Calvert. The film was directed by Robert Milton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Behind the Make-Up released?
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Behind the Make-Up was released on January 18, 1930 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Behind the Make-Up worth watching?
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Behind the Make-Up (1930) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.