Escapade
1935 · 92 min · ★ 8.0 · Romance, Comedy
A romantic comedy-drama-musical of mistaken identity, infidelity and farce, set in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century.
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard · Written by Herman J. Mankiewicz
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Luise Rainer Leopoldine Dur -
William Powell Fritz -
Virginia Bruce Gerta -
Reginald Owen Paul -
Mady Christians Anita -
Laura Hope Crews Countess -
Henry Travers Concierge -
Mathilde Comont Carmen -
Frank Morgan Karl
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