The Blue Idol (film)

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The Blue Idol
Directed by Lajos Lázár
Written by Adorján Bónyi
Dezsö Faragó
Imre Harmath
Miklós Lörincz
Produced by Miksa Schiffer
Starring Pál Jávor
Oscar Beregi
Gyula Gózon
Cinematography István Eiben
Music by László Angyal
Production
companies
Palatinus Filmterjesztõ Vállalat
Schiffer Film
Hunnia Filmgyár
Release date
  • 25 September 1931 (1931-09-25)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryHungary
Language Hungarian

The Blue Idol (Hungarian: A kék bálvány) is a 1931 Hungarian comedy film directed by Lajos Lázár and starring Pál Jávor, Oscar Beregi and Gyula Gózon. [1] It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Budapest. The film's sets were designed by the art director Márton Vincze.

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Synopsis

Following his bankruptcy Baron Lóránt György emigrates to the United States with his faithful valet Péter. Their initial attempts to find work, including as waiters, are unsuccessful before they encounter the millionaire Turner and his daughter Mary.

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  1. Bolton & Wright p.53

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