Movie Description
The Dream Cheater
(1920)Overview
An adaptation of Balzac's novel set in the roaring twenties, it tells the story of a young man who finds a magic piece of shagreen that fulfills his every desire. For each wish granted, however, the skin shrinks and consumes a portion of his physical energy. La Peau de chagrin belongs to the Études philosophiques group of Balzac's sequence of novels, La Comédie humaine.
Featured Crew
Cast
Brandon McShane
Angus Burton
Mimi Gascoigne
Shib Mizah
Patrick Fitz-George
Pauline Mahon
Mrs. Mahon
Shamus McShane
Posters
Facts
Original TitleThe Dream Cheater
Status Released
Release Information
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1920-04-04
Original Language
Runtime 01h 00m
Production CompaniesRobert Brunton Productions
Genres
- Horror
