Zaza
"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!"
Originally released in 1923. Zaza is a romance/drama film. directed by Allan Dwan. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gloria Swanson, H.B. Warner, and Ferdinand Gottschalk
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- Paramount Pictures
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 p...
Who directed Zaza?
Zaza was directed by Allan Dwan.
How long is Zaza?
Zaza has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Zaza released?
Zaza was released on October 21, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zaza?
The main cast of Zaza includes Gloria Swanson, H.B. Warner, Ferdinand Gottschalk, Lucille La Verne, Mary Thurman.