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Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer
Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer

Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

German

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1921

Country

Germany

Cast

Conrad Veidt

Conrad Veidt

Ivan

Gussy Holl

Gussy Holl

Grand Princess

Eugen Klöpfer

Eugen Klöpfer

n.a.

Margarete Schlegel

Margarete Schlegel

Marja

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