Behind the Make-Up
1930, English. Directed by Robert Milton & Dorothy Arzner & Henry Hathaway.
Gardoni, a down-on-his-luck vaudeville performer, is taken in by a fellow performer, a clown who has a bicycle riding act. Gardoni shows his appreciation by stealing the clown's act and his girlfriend, whom he marries.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Robert MiltonDirector
- Dorothy ArznerDirector
- Henry HathawayDirector
- Hal SkellyHap Brown
- William PowellGardoni
- Fay WrayMarie Gardoni
- Kay FrancisKitty Parker
- E.H. CalvertDawson
- Paul LukasBoris
- Agostino BorgatoPierre
- Jacques VanaireValet
- Jean De BriacSculptor
- Torben MeyerWaiter
- Bob PerryBartender
- Walter HustonJoe in Clark & White's Office (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 18 January 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Manker Watters, Howard Estabrook
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How long is Behind the Make-Up?
Behind the Make-Up runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does Behind the Make-Up have a post-credits scene?
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Behind the Make-Up parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Behind the Make-Up is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Behind the Make-Up on?
Behind the Make-Up isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Behind the Make-Up?
If you liked Behind the Make-Up, try Pitfall, Look Back in Anger, Hamlet.
Who directed Behind the Make-Up?
Behind the Make-Up (1930) was directed by Robert Milton and Dorothy Arzner and Henry Hathaway and stars Hal Skelly, William Powell, Fay Wray.