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Bigger Than Barnum's

"The booming pageantry of the show world on parade"
Aug 15, 1926 · 1h 0m
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Drama

PLOT

In an effort to boost declining ticket sales and revive lagging business, a ruthless circus manager orders his headline tightrope act to perform their dangerous stunts completely without safety nets. The tightrope troupe consists of Peter Blandin, his son Robert, and a young performer named Juanita Calles. The narrative follows the immense physical danger, interpersonal tension, and dramatic sacrifices the performers face as they risk their lives high above the circus floor to keep the show alive.

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CAST

Ralph Lewis
Peter Blandin
George O'Hara
Robert Blandim
Viola Dana
Juanita Calles
Ralph Ince
Carl Ravelle
Lucille Mendez
Princess Bonita
Daniel Makarenko
Jack Ranglin
George Holt
Bill Hartnett
William Knight
Ringmaster
Directed by Ralph Ince

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation
Country
US

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