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Carnival Story

The Story of a Woman's Shame!

1954★ 4.6 · 151h 35mDrama

Overview

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.

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Cast

Anne Baxter
as Willi

Jay C. Flippen
as Charley Grayson

Jadin Wong
as Chinese Dancer (uncredited)

Helene Stanley
as Peggy

Lyle Bettger
as Frank Colloni

Steve Cochran
as Joe Hammond

George Nader
as Bill Vines

Ady Berber
as Groppo

Anni Trautner
as Bearded Lady (uncredited)

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Release date: 1954-04-16

Runtime: 1h 35m

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Drama

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