Painted Faces
"Laughs-Thrills-Tears In the Love Story of a Clown Acrobat Who Took a Heart Tumble."
Originally released in 1929. Painted Faces is a crime/mystery film. directed by Albert S. Rogell. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joe E. Brown, Helen Foster, and Dorothy Gulliver
Synopsis
After a vaudeville performer is murdered backstage, framed-up evidence lead the police to arrest a troupe member. At his trial, Hermann, a Scandinavian clown known as Beppo, is the lone juror holding out against conviction and pleading for his innocence and acquittal.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 19, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tiffany-Stahl Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Painted Faces about?
After a vaudeville performer is murdered backstage, framed-up evidence lead the police to arrest a troupe member. At his trial, Hermann, a Scandinavian clown known as Beppo, is the lone juror holdi...
Who directed Painted Faces?
Painted Faces was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
How long is Painted Faces?
Painted Faces has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Painted Faces released?
Painted Faces was released on November 19, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Painted Faces?
The main cast of Painted Faces includes Joe E. Brown, Helen Foster, Dorothy Gulliver, Richard Tucker, Purnell Pratt.