Movie

Sombras del circo

(es)

1931

1h6m

Sombras del circo

Drama

Romance

Overview: 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.

Status: Released

Release date: April 22, 1931

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production company:
  • Paramount Pictures

Top Cast

Amelia Muñoz

Amelia Muñoz

as Greta Nelson

Tony D'Algy

Tony D'Algy

as Ned Lee

Félix de Pomés

Félix de Pomés

as Nick Pogli

Miguel Ligero

Miguel Ligero

as Slim

Alfredo Hurtado 'Pitusín'

Alfredo Hurtado 'Pitusín'

as Eric Lee

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