Christina (1929)
A Love Eternal in Youthful Hearts
This part-talkie (17 minutes of dialogue in its 83-minute running time) tells the tale of Christina, the daughter of Dutch toymaker Niklaas. Much to her dad's dismay, Christina falls in love with sideshow huckster Jan. Likewise disapproving of the romance is Jan's jealous employer Mme. Bosman, who frames the young man on an embezzlement charge.
Director: William K. Howard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: December 15, 1929
Cast
- Janet Gaynor - Christina
- Charles Morton - Jan
- Rudolph Schildkraut - Niklaas
- Harry Cording - Dick Torpe
- Lucy Doraine - Madam Bosman
Screenplay
- Tristram Tupper (Story)
- S.K. Lauren (Dialogue)
- Marion Orth
Cinematography: Lucien N. Andriot
Editing: Katherine Hilliker, H.H. Caldwell
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Christina about?
- This part-talkie (17 minutes of dialogue in its 83-minute running time) tells the tale of Christina, the daughter of Dutch toymaker Niklaas. Much to her dad's dismay, Christina falls in love with sideshow huckster Jan. Likewise disapproving of the romance is Jan's jealous employer Mme. Bosman, who frames the young man on an embezzlement charge.
- Who directed Christina?
- Christina was directed by William K. Howard.
- Who stars in Christina?
- Christina stars Janet Gaynor, Charles Morton, Rudolph Schildkraut, Harry Cording, Lucy Doraine.
- How long is Christina?
- Christina has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Christina?
- Christina is a Drama film.
- Where was Christina produced?
- Christina was produced in United States of America.