Behind the Make-Up (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1930, Behind the Make-Up is a drama film directed by Robert Milton, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Behind the Make-Up stars Hal Skelly as Hap Brown, William Powell as Gardoni, Fay Wray as Marie Gardoni and Kay Francis as Kitty Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Behind the Make-Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Make-Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Make-Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Make-Up (1930)?
- In US, Behind the Make-Up is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Behind the Make-Up worth watching?
- Behind the Make-Up holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- 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 was Behind the Make-Up released?
- Behind the Make-Up was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.