Carnival Story
The Story of a Woman's Shame!
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
95 min
Release Date
1954-04-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
12
Vote Average
4.6
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)
5.8
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7.3
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7.9
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5.6
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2.7
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6.4
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6.1
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7.0
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7.1
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5.9
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7.8
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3.8
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6.3
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6.9
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0.0
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4.6
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0.0
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