The Charlatan
Originally released in 1929. The Charlatan is a thriller film. directed by George Melford. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Holmes Herbert, Margaret Livingston, and Rockliffe Fellowes
Synopsis
A woman goes to a sideshow fortune-teller to have her fortune told, and is astonished when the man looks into his crystal ball and goes into great detail about events in her past that few people ever knew about. Shaken, she leaves and later tells her girlfriend about the incident. The girlfriend insists that she invite the fortune-teller to a party they're having at her house. What the woman doesn't realize is that the "fortune-teller" is actually the ex-husband she abandoned years ago, when she took their daughter and ran off with her lover. When the "charlatan" is invited to the party, he sees an opportunity to take his revenge on his faithless ex-wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Charlatan about?
A woman goes to a sideshow fortune-teller to have her fortune told, and is astonished when the man looks into his crystal ball and goes into great detail about events in her past that few people ev...
Who directed The Charlatan?
The Charlatan was directed by George Melford.
How long is The Charlatan?
The Charlatan has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was The Charlatan released?
The Charlatan was released on April 13, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Charlatan?
The main cast of The Charlatan includes Holmes Herbert, Margaret Livingston, Rockliffe Fellowes, Philo McCullough, Anita Garvin.