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Illusion (1929) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Illusion at a Glance
Illusion is a 1929 drama film helmed by Lothar Mendes, featuring Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Nancy Carroll and June Collyer. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and premiered on September 21, 1929. Illusion is rated 9.0/10 by TMDB users across 1 votes.

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A vaudeville magician team is broken up when Carlee, an ex--circus performer, becomes infatuated with socialite Hilda Schmittlap. Meanwhile his vaudeville partner, Claire, has chosen a new partner, but her "heart isn't in it" because she is disconsolate over Carlee. Curious about her new act, Carlee attends a performance and sees Claire nearly killed when she fails to substitute fake bullets for real ones. Rushing to her aid, Carlee realizes how much Claire means to him.
Where “Illusion” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog

Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
Carlee Thorpe

Nancy Carroll
Claire Jernigan

June Collyer
Hilda Schmittlap

Kay Francis
Zelda Paxton

Regis Toomey
Eric

Knute Erickson
Mr. Jacob Schmittlap

Eugenie Besserer
Mrs. Jacob Schmittlap

Maude Turner Gordon
Queen of Dalmatia

William Austin
Mr. Z
Emilie Melville
Mother Fay

Frances Raymond
Mrs. Y
Catherine Wallace
Mrs. Z
Frequently Asked Questions About Illusion
When was Illusion released?
Illusion was released on September 21, 1929.
What is the runtime of Illusion?
Illusion has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Who stars in Illusion?
Illusion stars Charles 'Buddy' Rogers as Carlee Thorpe, Nancy Carroll as Claire Jernigan, June Collyer as Hilda Schmittlap and Kay Francis as Zelda Paxton. The cast also includes Regis Toomey, Knute Erickson, Eugenie Besserer and Maude Turner Gordon.
Who directed Illusion?
Illusion was directed by Lothar Mendes. The screenplay is credited to Richard H. Digges Jr., E. Lloyd Sheldon and Arthur Chesney Train.
What genre is Illusion?
Illusion is listed on TMDB as a drama film.
What is the TMDB score of Illusion?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 9.0/10 from 1 votes.
What movies are similar to Illusion?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Illusion include The Prestige (2006), The Serpent's Egg (1977), First Snow (2006), The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act (2026) and I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977).
Can I stream the full movie of Illusion on 123Movies?
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