Zaza

A silent melodrama of fierce passions and theatrical glamour, sweeping you up in its whirlwind of love and heartbreak.

Directed by

Allan Dwan

Genres

Romance, Drama, Comedy

Starring

Gloria Swanson, H.B. Warner, Ferdinand Gottschalk

Tagline

Gloria Swanson in the role she was made for! "Zaza," queen of the gay French music balls; a creature of whirlwind emotions, savage loves and hates- a veritable wildcat. And how she plays it!

Overview

Zaza is an actress and the favorite at an open-air theater in a small French town. When diplomat Bernard Dufresne comes to the village, he stays away for fear he will fall for her. But during one performance, while Zaza is singing on a swing, her rival cuts the rope and she falls. Zaza is badly injured and she makes Dufresne's acquaintance. A romance quickly springs up and he installs her in a villa. Their happiness is marred, however, when his wife appears.

How it feels

Romantic, melancholic, earnest and campy. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, betrayal, identity, ambition

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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