Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer
Genres
Overview
A young Russian dancer in Geneva returns to Russia, where he falls in love with a grand duchess. He is arrested but manages to escape. Lost film.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
59 min
Release Date
1921-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Conrad Veidt
Ivan
Gussy Holl
Grand Princess
Eugen Klöpfer
n.a.
Margarete Schlegel
Marja
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