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This Mad World (1930)

Movie ★ 7.5 70 min

Drama War Romance

Parisot, a French spy in World War 1, returns home on a secret mission to visit his mother, and finds that Victoria, the wife of a German general, is billeted in the Parisot home while waiting to see her husband. Victoria discovers that Paul is a spy and, although fascinated by him, plans to reveal his identity to her husband. When the latter is unable to visit her, she attempts to go to the German army headquarters.

Clara Beranger Writer William C. deMille Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 11, 1930
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0021468
Language

Cast

Kay Johnson Kay Johnson Victoria Basil Rathbone Basil Rathbone Paul Parisot Louise Dresser Louise Dresser Pauline Parisot - Paul's Mother Louis Natheaux Louis Natheaux Emile Veda Buckland Anna Wilhelm von Brincken Wilhelm von Brincken Victoria's Husband - the German General

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Frequently asked questions

What is This Mad World about?
Parisot, a French spy in World War 1, returns home on a secret mission to visit his mother, and finds that Victoria, the wife of a German general, is billeted in the Parisot home while waiting to see her husband. Victoria discovers that Paul is a spy and, although fascinated by him, plans to reveal his identity to her husband. When the latter is unable to visit her, she attempts to go to the German army headquarters.
Who directed This Mad World?
This Mad World was directed by William C. deMille.
Who stars in This Mad World?
This Mad World stars Kay Johnson, Basil Rathbone, Louise Dresser, Louis Natheaux.
When was This Mad World released?
This Mad World is a 1930 drama, war, romance film.
Where can I watch This Mad World?
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