The Circus Show-Up
The sixth in The Shadow series of shorts from Universal. In this one the circus trapeze artist falls to her death when someone flips the light switch just as she starts her famed triple somersault. It only takes the circus manager about fifteen minutes to figure out the obvious suspect was the guilty one.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1932 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Director | Lewis Seiler |
| Runtime | 18 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The Circus Show-Up is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1932. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Sally Blane
Maisie
Russell Hopton
Billy Dooley
Paul Nicholson
Monaghan
William Halligan
Detective Hickey
Polly Ann Young
Irene Duval
Neely Edwards
Tony
Allan Forrest
The Hypnotist
Martin Faust
Yarrow - the Concessionaire (as Martin J. Faust)
David Leo Tillotson
Bobby - Irene Duval's Little Boy (as David Tillotson)
John George
Roustabout (uncredited)
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