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Carnival Story
Carnival Story

Carnival Story

The Story of a Woman's Shame!

Genres

Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

4.625/10

Release Date

16 April 1954

Country

Germany

Cast

Anne Baxter

Anne Baxter

Willi

Steve Cochran

Steve Cochran

Joe Hammond

Lyle Bettger

Lyle Bettger

Frank Colloni

George Nader

George Nader

Bill Vines

Jay C. Flippen

Jay C. Flippen

Charley Grayson

Helene Stanley

Helene Stanley

Peggy

Ady Berber

Ady Berber

Groppo

Anni Trautner

Anni Trautner

Bearded Lady (uncredited)

Jadin Wong

Jadin Wong

Chinese Dancer (uncredited)

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