Shadows of the Circus
Apr 22, 1931 · 1h 6m
Director
Adelqui MigliarOverview
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.
Cast of Shadows of the Circus
Crew of Shadows of the Circus
About Shadows of the Circus
What is Shadows of the Circus about?
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…
When was Shadows of the Circus released?
Shadows of the Circus was released on April 22, 1931.
How long is Shadows of the Circus?
Shadows of the Circus runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
Who directed Shadows of the Circus?
Shadows of the Circus was directed by Adelqui Migliar.
Who is in the cast of Shadows of the Circus?
The cast of Shadows of the Circus includes Amelia Muñoz (Greta Nelson), Tony D'Algy (Ned Lee), Félix de Pomés (Nick Pogli), Miguel Ligero (Slim) and Alfredo Hurtado 'Pitusín' (Eric Lee).