The Hearts of Age (1934): Cast
The Hearts of Age is a 1934 short fantasy horror film starring Orson Welles as Death, William Vance and Virginia Nicolson. It runs 8 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 8 min
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hearts of Age About?
The premise of The Hearts of Age without spoilers.
A surreal eight‑minute tableau made by 19‑year‑old Orson Welles, co‑directed with William Vance in 1934. Virginia Nicholson and Welles play a lady on a bell and a dandy who smiles as a black‑face man hangs himself, while a cop and a shabby figure repeat the same stairs. The tolling bell, a grave and the dandy at piano hint at Death. Filmed while Welles attended the Todd School for Boys.
The Hearts of Age Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- male police officer
- police
- police officer
- blackface
- piano
- rope
- bookshelf
- surrealism
- written and directed by cast member
- heavy makeup
- candlestick
- hanged to death
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- hanging
- skull
- money
- broom
- coin
- hat trick
- repetition
- billy club
- bald man
- cane
- top hat
- chiaroscuro
- globe
- cross dressing
- umbrella
- old woman
- gravestone
- dada
- avant garde
The Hearts of Age Cast & Characters
Orson Welles leads the cast as Death, with William Vance as Indian in Blanket and Virginia Nicolson as Keystone Cop.
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Orson Welles as Death - William Vance as Indian in Blanket
- Virginia Nicolson as Keystone Cop
- Edgerton Paul as Bell-Ringer in Blackface (as Paul Edgerton)
The Hearts of Age Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Corazones del tiempo” and “Oi kardies tis ilikias”.
- Also known as
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- Corazones del tiempo
- Oi kardies tis ilikias
- Сърцето на възрастта
- 时代之心
- Corazones del tiempo (C)
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The Hearts of Age FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hearts of Age, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hearts of Age?
The Hearts of Age runs 8 minutes.
When was The Hearts of Age released?
The Hearts of Age was released in 1934.
Who is in the cast of The Hearts of Age?
The Hearts of Age stars Orson Welles as Death, William Vance as Indian in Blanket and Virginia Nicolson as Keystone Cop, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Hearts of Age have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hearts of Age has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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