Carnival Story
1954, English. Directed by Kurt Neumann.
The Story of a Woman's Shame!
In search of a better life, a German girl named Willi joins an American carnival passing through Munich. While traveling from town to town, she is torn between two suitors: cruel carnival barker Joe and kindhearted high-dive artist Frank. Frank gets the upper hand when he asks Willi to join his act. The partners soon become the most popular attraction at the carnival. But tragedy is only a slip away.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Carnival Story is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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- Released
- 16 April 1954
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Hans Jacoby, Kurt Neumann, Marcy Klauber
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Carnival Story runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Carnival Story is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Carnival Story is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed Carnival Story?
Carnival Story (1954) was directed by Kurt Neumann and stars Anne Baxter, Steve Cochran, Lyle Bettger.