Release Date

22 Apr, 1931

Runtime

01:06: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Sombras del circo

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Actors

Amelia Muñoz

Tony D'Algy

Félix de Pomés

Miguel Ligero

Alfredo Hurtado 'Pitusín'

Rafael Calvo

Pepe Blanco

Carmen Jiménez

Antonia Arévalo

Feliciano Catalán

María Rosa de García

Crew

Adelqui Migliar

George Abbott

Henry Leyford Gates