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A Desperate Adventure

  • 1938
  • Approved
  • 1h 7m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Ramon Novarro, Marian Marsh, and Margaret Tallichet in A Desperate Adventure (1938)
AdventureComedyDramaMysteryRomance

Much ado about a painting of a made-up woman a French painter has visualized. When an American heiress who looks like the woman turns up, there is a possible scandal and a scramble to find t... Read allMuch ado about a painting of a made-up woman a French painter has visualized. When an American heiress who looks like the woman turns up, there is a possible scandal and a scramble to find the canvas, which has since disappeared.Much ado about a painting of a made-up woman a French painter has visualized. When an American heiress who looks like the woman turns up, there is a possible scandal and a scramble to find the canvas, which has since disappeared.

  • Director
    • John H. Auer
  • Writers
    • Hanns Kräly
    • M. Coates Webster
    • Barry Trivers
  • Stars
    • Ramon Novarro
    • Marian Marsh
    • Margaret Tallichet
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    47
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    • Director
      • John H. Auer
    • Writers
      • Hanns Kräly
      • M. Coates Webster
      • Barry Trivers
    • Stars
      • Ramon Novarro
      • Marian Marsh
      • Margaret Tallichet
    • 2User reviews
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    Ramon Novarro
    Ramon Novarro
    • André Friezan
    Marian Marsh
    Marian Marsh
    • Ann Carrington
    Margaret Tallichet
    Margaret Tallichet
    • Betty Carrington
    Eric Blore
    Eric Blore
    • Trump
    Andrew Tombes
    Andrew Tombes
    • Cosmo Carrington
    Tom Rutherford
    Tom Rutherford
    • Gerald Richards
    Maurice Cass
    Maurice Cass
    • Dornay
    Ernö Verebes
    Ernö Verebes
    • Marcel
    Michael Kent
    • Maurice
    Cliff Nazarro
    Cliff Nazarro
    • Tipo
    Rolfe Sedan
    Rolfe Sedan
    • Prefect of Police
    Gloria Rich
    Gloria Rich
    • Mimi
    Lois Collier
    Lois Collier
    • Angela
    Bruce MacFarlane
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    • Director
      • John H. Auer
    • Writers
      • Hanns Kräly
      • M. Coates Webster
      • Barry Trivers
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    8Maleejandra

    The Painting on the Wall

    A painter (Ramon Novarro) paints a portrait of the girl of his dreams, but he's never met her before. At a party, he meets her (Marian Marsh), a beautiful woman who is already engaged. The painter feels they are destined to be together, but she has other plans. Her sister (Margaret Tallichet), however, takes a liking to the charming artist and does all she can to win him over. In the meantime, the painting becomes public and risks scandal for both the artist and the subject.

    This film is fast paced and a joy to watch. Although it was not made by a major studio, it is obvious that all involved are talented and give a strong effort to contribute to the movie. Perhaps the most famous name in the cast is Novarro's, a silent movie star whose stardom declined during the talkie era. He is suave and attractive as always.

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • It Happened in Paris
    • Filming locations
      • Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Republic Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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