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Zaza (1923)

NR · 1923-10-21 · 1h 24m · EN
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Zaza is an actress and the favorite at an open-air theater in a small French town. When diplomat Bernard Dufresne comes to the village, he stays away for fear he will fall for her. But during one performance, while Zaza is singing on a swing, her rival cuts the rope and she falls. Zaza is badly injured and she makes Dufresne's acquaintance. A romance quickly springs up and he installs her in a villa. Their happiness is marred, however, when his wife appears.

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Allan DwanDirectorAlbert S. Le VinoWriter

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Gloria SwansonGloria SwansonZazaH.B. WarnerH.B. WarnerBernard DufresneFerdinand GottschalkFerdinand GottschalkDuke de BrissacLucille La VerneLucille La VerneAunt RosaMary ThurmanMary ThurmanFlorianneYvonne HughesYvonne HughesNathalieRiley HatchRiley HatchRigaultL. Rogers LyttonL. Rogers LyttonStage ManagerIvan LinowIvan LinowApacheFlorence FairFlorence FairMadame DufresneHelen MackHelen MackLucille Dufresne

Keywords

Paris, franceMusic hallRomantic rivalry

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityParis France · Music Hall · Romantic RivalryMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Zaza about?

Zaza is an actress and the favorite at an open-air theater in a small French town. When diplomat Bernard Dufresne comes to the village, he stays away for fear he will fall for her. But during one performance, while Zaza is singing on a swing, her rival cuts the rope and she falls. Zaza is badly injured and she makes Dufresne's acquaintance. A romance quickly springs up and he installs her in a villa. Their happiness is marred, however, when his wife appears.

How long is Zaza?

Zaza has a runtime of 84 minutes.