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Shadows of the Circus (1931)

Movie ★ 10.0 66 min

Drama Romance

Nick, the "swing" man in a trapeze troupe, loves Greta Nelson, the girl in the act; and Tony, the "flyer," incurs his enmity as Greta seems to favor him; thus Nick fails to catch Tony, and Tony is killed. Ned Lee, a novice, reports for the next engagement. Meanwhile, Greta discovers that Nick purposely dropped Tony, and, frightened, she seeks refuge with Ned, with whom she falls in love. Greta remains with the act to protect Ned, and when the jealous Nick plots to kill him in a similar manner, Ned swings past him and hangs by his feet. After the show, a fight results in Nick's dismissal and the reunion of the lovers. Spanish language version to 1929's Halfway to Heaven.

Adelqui Migliar Director George Abbott Writer

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Released
April 22, 1931
Runtime
66 min
IMDb
tt0209333
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Cast

Amelia Muñoz Amelia Muñoz Greta Nelson Tony D'Algy Tony D'Algy Ned Lee Félix de Pomés Félix de Pomés Nick Pogli Miguel Ligero Miguel Ligero Slim Alfredo Hurtado 'Pitusín' Alfredo Hurtado 'Pitusín' Eric Lee Rafael Calvo Rafael Calvo Empresario Pepe Blanco Pepe Blanco Tony Carmen Jiménez Señora Lee Antonia Arévalo Señora Elsie Feliciano Catalán Blackie María Rosa de García Doris

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shadows of the Circus about?
Nick, the "swing" man in a trapeze troupe, loves Greta Nelson, the girl in the act; and Tony, the "flyer," incurs his enmity as Greta seems to favor him; thus Nick fails to catch Tony, and Tony is killed. Ned Lee, a novice, reports for the next engagement. Meanwhile, Greta discovers that Nick purposely dropped Tony, and, frightened, she seeks refuge with Ned, with whom she falls in love. Greta remains with the act to protect Ned, and when the jealous Nick plots to kill him in a similar manner, Ned swings past him and hangs by his feet. After the show, a fight results in Nick's dismissal and the reunion of the lovers. Spanish language version to 1929's Halfway to Heaven.
Who directed Shadows of the Circus?
Shadows of the Circus was directed by Adelqui Migliar.
Who stars in Shadows of the Circus?
Shadows of the Circus stars Amelia Muñoz, Tony D'Algy, Félix de Pomés, Miguel Ligero.
When was Shadows of the Circus released?
Shadows of the Circus is a 1931 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Shadows of the Circus?
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