The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Young Mary Rainey takes the reins of her deceased father's failing circus. With the help of the Inimitable Smiley Johnson, she hopes to bring fortune back to her ragtag band of ragged shoeleather performers.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- James GleasonWriter
- Maurice MarksWriter
- Jo SwerlingWriter
- Dorothy HowellWriter
Cast
- Joe CookSmiley Johnson
- Louise FazendaFrankie
- Joan PeersMary Rainey
- William Collier Jr.Bud Conway
- Tom HowardAmos K. Shrewsberry
- Dave ChasenDave
- Alan RoscoeDalton, the Ringmaster
- Adolph MilarFoltz, the Lion Tamer
- Clarence MuseNero
- Nella WalkerMrs. Conway
- Edward MartindelMr. Conway
- Nora LaneGrace Conway
Stills
Themes
strikecircus