Drama · United States of America · 1929 · 1h 25m

Christina

Director

Cast

Janet Gaynor as Christina Charles Morton as Jan Rudolph Schildkraut as Niklaas Harry Cording as Dick Torpe Lucy Doraine as Madam Bosman

Crew

Lucien N. Andriot — Director of Photography Katherine Hilliker — Editor H.H. Caldwell — Editor Marion Orth — Writer Tristram Tupper — Story

Tagline

A Love Eternal in Youthful Hearts

Synopsis

This part-talkie (17 minutes of dialogue in its 83-minute running time) tells the tale of Christina, the daughter of Dutch toymaker Niklaas. Much to her dad's dismay, Christina falls in love with sideshow huckster Jan. Likewise disapproving of the romance is Jan's jealous employer Mme. Bosman, who frames the young man on an embezzlement charge.

Mood & Themes

lost film

Key Collaborators

William K. Howard Director Lucien N. Andriot Director of Photography Katherine Hilliker Editor H.H. Caldwell Editor Marion Orth Writer Tristram Tupper Story

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