The Heart Thief (1927)
The aristocrat of society dramas-a picture that will give even the most jaded taste a thrill!
Paul Kurt, embittered and disillusioned by war, returns to Budapest and devotes his life to roistering and gambling. He falls in love with Anna Galambos but leaves her when he realizes his unworthiness. She returns to her father, a gamekeeper at the castle of Count Franz, a despotic bachelor whose brothers Lazlos and Michael covet his estate. Disheartened by her shattered romance, Anna accepts the proposal of Franz. The brothers conspire to hire Paul to compromise the girl, but Paul, discovering she is none other than the woman he loves, decides to win her for himself. Paul finally exposes the plot to Franz, and Anna, convinced of his sincerity, is reunited with him after Franz releases her.
Cast
- Joseph Schildkraut - Paul Kurt
- Lya De Putti - Anna Gallambos
- Robert Edeson - Count Franz Cserhati
- Charles K. Gerrard - Count Lazlos
- Eulalie Jensen - Countess Lazlos
- William Bakewell
- George Reehm
Screenplay
- Gladys Unger (Screenplay)
- Leslie Mason
- Sonya Levien
- Lajos Biró (Story)
Keywords
preserved at the archives françaises du film du cnc
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Heart Thief about?
- Paul Kurt, embittered and disillusioned by war, returns to Budapest and devotes his life to roistering and gambling. He falls in love with Anna Galambos but leaves her when he realizes his unworthiness. She returns to her father, a gamekeeper at the castle of Count Franz, a despotic bachelor whose brothers Lazlos and Michael covet his estate. Disheartened by her shattered romance, Anna accepts the proposal of Franz. The brothers conspire to hire Paul to compromise the girl, but Paul, discovering she is none other than the woman he loves, decides to win her for himself. Paul finally exposes the plot to Franz, and Anna, convinced of his sincerity, is reunited with him after Franz releases her.
- Who directed The Heart Thief?
- The Heart Thief was directed by Nils Olaf Chrisander.
- Who stars in The Heart Thief?
- The Heart Thief stars Joseph Schildkraut, Lya De Putti, Robert Edeson, Charles K. Gerrard, Eulalie Jensen, William Bakewell.
- How long is The Heart Thief?
- The Heart Thief has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Heart Thief?
- The Heart Thief is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Heart Thief produced?
- The Heart Thief was produced in United States of America.