The read
It runs a compact 1h 4m.
Synopsis
The story of seedy sideshow barker Nicky, who uses everyone he meets to get ahead. Nicky isn't even above exploiting his singing sweetheart Lily to suit his purposes, but this time it is he who ends up the loser -- at least until he gets wise to himself.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Wesley RugglesDirector
- Claude BinyonScreenplay
- Howard J. GreenScreenplay
- Ben HechtWriter
Cast
- Jack OakieNicky Nelson
- Ben BernieJoe Davis
- Dorothy DellLily Raquel
- Alison SkipworthThe Countess
- Roscoe KarnsSailor Burke
- Arline JudgeJackie Donovan
- William FrawleyLarry Hale
- Lew CodyAxel Hanratty
- Paul CavanaghAlvin Ritchie
- Monte VandergriftMan from Board of Health
- Jill DennettWanda
- Lee KohlmarProf. Jonas
Stills
Themes
carnivalmusicalbased on play or musical