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Carnival Story

NR19541h 35mKurt Neumann
IMDb 5.7

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"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.

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Carnival

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What is Carnival Story (1954) 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…

Who stars in Carnival Story?

Carnival Story stars Anne Baxter (Willi), Steve Cochran (Joe Hammond), Lyle Bettger (Frank Colloni), George Nader (Bill Vines), Jay C. Flippen (Charley Grayson). The film was directed by Kurt Neumann.

How long is Carnival Story?

Carnival Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1954. It is rated NR.

Is Carnival Story worth watching?

Carnival Story holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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