Bigger Than Barnum's (1926)
In an effort to boost declining ticket sales and revive lagging business, a ruthless circus manager orders his headline tightrope act to perform their dangerous stunts completely without safety nets. The tightrope troupe consists of Peter Blandin, his son Robert, and a young performer named Juanita Calles. The narrative follows the immense physical danger, interpersonal tension, and dramatic sacrifices the performers face as they risk their lives high above the circus floor to keep the show alive.
Director: Ralph Ince
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Ralph Lewis as Peter Blandin |
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George O'Hara as Robert Blandim |
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Viola Dana as Juanita Calles |
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Ralph Ince as Carl Ravelle |
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Lucille Mendez as Princess Bonita |
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Daniel Makarenko as Jack Ranglin |
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George Holt as Bill Hartnett |
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William Knight as Ringmaster |
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Rhody Hathaway as Doctor |
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Elena Wortova as |
| Directing | Ralph Ince | Director |
| Writing | J. Grubb Alexander | Writer |
| Writing | Arthur Guy Empey | Story |
| Camera | J.O. Taylor | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Doran Cox | Assistant Director |
| Crew | Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. | Presenter |
