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Shadows of the Circus

Apr 22, 1931 · 1h 6m
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Drama
Romance

PLOT

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.

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CAST

Amelia Muñoz
Greta Nelson
Tony D'Algy
Ned Lee
Félix de Pomés
Nick Pogli
Miguel Ligero
Slim
Alfredo Hurtado 'Pitusín'
Eric Lee
Rafael Calvo
Empresario
Pepe Blanco
Tony
Carmen Jiménez
Señora Lee
Directed by Adelqui Migliar

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
ES
Budget
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Production
Paramount Pictures
Country
ES

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