Carnival Story (1954)
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.
Director: Kurt Neumann
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: April 16, 1954
Cast
- Anne Baxter - Willi
- Steve Cochran - Joe Hammond
- Lyle Bettger - Frank Colloni
- George Nader - Bill Vines
- Jay C. Flippen - Charley Grayson
- Helene Stanley - Peggy
- Ady Berber - Groppo
- Anni Trautner - Bearded Lady (uncredited)
- Jadin Wong - Chinese Dancer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Hans Jacoby (Screenplay)
- Kurt Neumann (Screenplay)
- Marcy Klauber (Story)
- Charles Williams (Story)
Music: Willy Schmidt-Gentner
Cinematography: Ernest Haller
Production: Westia Film, King Brothers Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en
Keywords
carnival
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Carnival Story about?
- 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.
- Who directed Carnival Story?
- Carnival Story was directed by Kurt Neumann.
- Who stars in Carnival Story?
- Carnival Story stars Anne Baxter, Steve Cochran, Lyle Bettger, George Nader, Jay C. Flippen, Helene Stanley.
- How long is Carnival Story?
- Carnival Story has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Carnival Story?
- Carnival Story is a Drama film.
- Where was Carnival Story produced?
- Carnival Story was produced in Germany, United States of America.