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Avalanche (1923): Cast

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Avalanche is a 1923 drama directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Victor Varconi as George Vandeau, Mathilde Danegger and Mary Kid. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.

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Avalanche (1923) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 11m (71 min)
Director
Michael Curtiz
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Avalanche About?

The premise of Avalanche without spoilers.

Prompted by his dying aunt, a poor young man renounces a secure marriage into society. He instead marries an unwed mother, becoming husband and father to her child and building a modest life together. Their fragile stability shatters when the bride he abandoned returns, forcing the couple to confront past choices and looming hardship.

Avalanche Themes & Keywords

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  • money
  • wife
  • dancer
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Cast & crew

Avalanche Cast & Characters

Victor Varconi leads the cast as George Vandeau, with Mathilde Danegger as Jeanne Vandeau and Mary Kid as Marie Vandeau. Directed by Michael Curtiz; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Curtiz

More films directed by Michael Curtiz, best-rated first: Casablanca, Mildred Pierce, Captain Blood and Yankee Doodle Dandy.

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Avalanche Also Known As

Also known as “La avalancha”.

Also known as
  • La avalancha

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FAQ

Avalanche FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Avalanche, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Avalanche?

Avalanche runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

When was Avalanche released?

Avalanche was released on October 16, 1923.

Who directed Avalanche?

Avalanche was directed by Michael Curtiz.

More films by Michael Curtiz

Who is in the cast of Avalanche?

Avalanche stars Victor Varconi as George Vandeau, Mathilde Danegger as Jeanne Vandeau and Mary Kid as Marie Vandeau, among 7 credited actors.

Does Avalanche have a post-credit scene?

No. Avalanche has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Avalanche in?

The original language of Avalanche is German.

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