An "Actor's Revenge"

by Ian Breakwell

Published 1 November 1995
Each volume in the "BFI Film Classics" series features a brief production history, detailed filmography, notes and bibliography. This text explores "An Actor's Revenge", a melodrama re-made from the 1930s original and featuring the same lead actor. It is directed by Kon Ichikawa and tells the story of a female impersonator who schemes to deceive and destroy the merchants who brought about the death of his parents.