The read
It runs a compact 1h 11m.
Synopsis
A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- G.W. PabstDirector
- Kathryn ScolaScreenplay
- Gene MarkeyScreenplay
- Heinz RoemheldOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard BarthelmessPierre Radier aka Paul Rader
- Jean MuirJoanna Ryan Croy
- Marjorie RambeauMme. Azais
- Verree TeasdaleLady Claire Benston
- Florence EldridgeLeah Ernst
- Dorothy BurgessHazel Flint Radier
- Hobart CavanaughHenry Mueller
- William JanneyYoung Pierre Croy
- Arthur HohlHomer Flint
- Theodore NewtonElmer Croy
- Maidel TurnerAunt Clara Weingartner
- Mickey RentschlerYoung Pierre as a Child
Stills
Themes
circusambitionpre-codecircus performer