Betrayal (1929 film)
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Directed by | Lewis Milestone |
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Cinematography | Henry W. Gerrard |
Edited by | Del Andrews |
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Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 80 minutes 8 reels, 6,614 ft |
Country | United States |
Language | Sound (Synchronized) |
Betrayal is a 1929 American sound
Plot
Several times over the next few years Andre visits, during which time Poldi and Vroni have two children. Andre is overwrought by his repressed feelings toward Vroni, and after seven years, begs her to run off with him. She refuses, but agrees to one last tryst. While speeding down a dangerous run on a toboggan together, Vroni is killed and Andre fatally injured. Poldi learns the truth of the relationship while attending Vroni's funeral, and swears vengeance but discovers that Andre has died from the severity of his injuries.
Cast
- Emil Jannings as Poldi Moser
- Esther Ralston as Vroni
- Gary Cooper as Andre Frey
- Douglas Haig as Peter
- Jada Weller as Hans
- Bodil Rosing as Andre's Mother
- Ann Brody
- Paul Guertzman
- Leone Lane
Music
The film featured a theme song entitled "Under The Weather" which was written by J.S. Zamecnik (music and lyrics).
Production
Filmed at locations near Lake Tahoe, the film was intended to be a "part-talkie" with incorporated talking sequences,[1][6] but because of Jannings's heavy German accent and the poor recording of Ralston's voice, it was released as a synchronized film with only music and sound effects.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Allmovie. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
- ISBN 0-8057-9281-3.
- ^ ISBN 0-8065-0010-7.
- ISBN 0-515-03416-9.
- ^ Jean Arthur. "Betrayal (1928\9)". Gary Cooper Scrapbook. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
- ^ Carl Bennett. "Betrayal (1929)". The Progressive Silent Film List. silentera.com. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
External links
- Betrayal at IMDb
- Synopsis at AllMovie
- Lobby card