Zaza (1923)

Gloria Swanson in the role she was made for! "Zaza," queen of the gay French music balls; a creature of whirlwind emotions, savage loves and hates- a veritable wildcat. And how she plays it!

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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.

Director: Allan Dwan
Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 84 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Harold Rosson
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

paris, france, romantic rivalry, music hall

More Films by Director: Allan Dwan
More Films in Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Zaza?
Zaza was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in Zaza?
Zaza stars Gloria Swanson, H.B. Warner, Ferdinand Gottschalk, Lucille La Verne, Mary Thurman, Yvonne Hughes.
How long is Zaza?
Zaza has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Zaza?
Zaza is a Romance, Drama, Comedy film.
Where was Zaza produced?
Zaza was produced in United States of America.