"I think the motion picture industry is a stupid business and I despise acting the scenes in short snatches, one at a time. I hate this film work. I am disgusted with myself. On the stage I could never play a part unless I felt it with all my heart and soul"
- Conrad Veidt
About this Quote
Conrad Veidt's quote expresses his disdain for the movement photo industry and the process of acting in short snatches. He expresses his hatred for movie work and his disgust with himself for taking part in it. He implies that he is unable to provide his complete effort to the functions he plays in films, as he would be able to do on the stage. This recommends that he is unable to completely immerse himself in the character and the story, as he would be able to perform in a live efficiency. His quote reflects his discontentment with the film market and his desire to be able to provide his complete effort to the functions he plays. He is clearly passionate about his craft and wants to be able to completely express himself in his efficiencies.
This quote is written / told by Conrad Veidt between January 22, 1893 and April 3, 1943. He was a famous Actor from Germany.
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