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Release Year1931
Runtime1h 06m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes1
DirectorAdelqui Migliar
WritersGeorge Abbott, Henry Leyford Gates
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShadows of the Circus
About Shadows of the Circus
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.
Directed by Adelqui Migliar, Shadows of the Circus leans on a strong ensemble — Amelia Muñoz, Tony D'Algy, Félix de Pomés — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1931.
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