
Moulin Rouge
Music · Drama
Overview
An odd and tightly directed tale of a singer/dancer at the Moulin Rouge, who meets her daughter's fiance, only to have him fall obsessively in love with her and she with him. Alienation, betrayal and near tragedy result.
Top Cast


Olga Tschechowa
Olga Tschechowa
Parysia
Olga Tschechowa
Parysia


Eve Gray
Eve Gray
Margaret
Eve Gray
Margaret


Jean Bradin
Jean Bradin
Andre
Jean Bradin
Andre


Marcel Vibert
Marcel Vibert
Marquis
Marcel Vibert
Marquis


Ellen Pollock
Ellen Pollock
Girl
Ellen Pollock
Girl


Ray Milland
Ray Milland
Theater Patron (uncredited)
Ray Milland
Theater Patron (uncredited)
Georges Tréville
Georges Tréville
Father
Georges Tréville
Father
Blanche Bernis
Blanche Bernis
Wardrobe Mistress
Blanche Bernis
Wardrobe Mistress
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