Shadows of the Circus (1931)
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.
Director: Adelqui Migliar
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Amelia Muñoz as Greta Nelson |
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Tony D'Algy as Ned Lee |
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Félix de Pomés as Nick Pogli |
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Miguel Ligero as Slim |
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Alfredo Hurtado 'Pitusín' as Eric Lee |
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Rafael Calvo as Empresario |
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Pepe Blanco as Tony |
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Carmen Jiménez as Señora Lee |
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Antonia Arévalo as Señora Elsie |
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Feliciano Catalán as Blackie |
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María Rosa de García as Doris |
| Writing | George Abbott | Writer |
| Directing | Adelqui Migliar | Director |
| Writing | Henry Leyford Gates | Story |
