Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer(1921)
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Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer Synopsis
A young Russian dancer in Geneva returns to Russia, where he falls in love with a grand duchess. He is arrested but manages to escape. Lost film.
Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer (1921) is a drama and horror film directed by F. W. Murnau, released on January 1, 1921 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Conrad Veidt, Gussy Holl, Eugen Klöpfer and Margarete Schlegel. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- F. W. Murnau
- Writers:
- Carl Heinz Jarosy
- Producers:
- Richard Mosch
- Cinematographer:
- Carl Hoffmann
- Production:
- Mosch-Film, Lipow-Film
- Status:
- Released
Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by F. W. Murnau, written by Carl Heinz Jarosy, produced by Richard Mosch.
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Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer?
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The main cast of Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer (1921) includes Conrad Veidt, Gussy Holl, Eugen Klöpfer and Margarete Schlegel. The film was directed by F. W. Murnau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer released?
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Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer was released on January 1, 1921 and runs for 59m.
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Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer (1921) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.