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.

The Blue Idol
Directed byLajos Lázár
Written byAdorján Bónyi
Dezsö Faragó
Imre Harmath
Miklós Lörincz
Produced byMiksa Schiffer
StarringPál Jávor
Oscar Beregi
Gyula Gózon
CinematographyIstván Eiben
Music byLászló Angyal
Production
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Palatinus Filmterjesztõ Vállalat
Schiffer Film
Hunnia Filmgyár
Release date
  • 25 September 1931 (1931-09-25)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryHungary
LanguageHungarian

Synopsis

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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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References

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  1. ^ Bolton & Wright p.53

Bibliography

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  • Bolton, Lucy & Wright Julie Lobalzo (ed.) Lasting Screen Stars: Images that Fade and Personas that Endure. Springer, 2016.
  • Juhász, István. Kincses magyar filmtár 1931-1944: az eredeti forgatókönyvből 1931 és 1944 között létrejött hazai mozgóképekről. Kráter, 2007.
  • Rîpeanu, Bujor. (ed.) International Directory of Cinematographers, Set- and Costume Designers in Film: Hungary (from the beginnings to 1988). Saur, 1981.
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