Shadows of the Circus
1931, Spanish. Directed by Adelqui Migliar.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 22 April 1931
- Original title
- Sombras del circo
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Abbott, Henry Leyford Gates
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Who directed Shadows of the Circus?
Shadows of the Circus (1931) was directed by Adelqui Migliar and stars Amelia Muñoz, Tony D'Algy, Félix de Pomés.