Under the Big Top (1938)

Synopsis: Problems arise for the workers of a top-notch circus as it is discovered that the beautiful trapeze artist Penelope (Anne Nagel) has fallen in love with her trapeze partner, Pablo (Grant Richards).... Problems arise for the workers of a top-notch circus as it is discovered that the beautiful trapeze artist Penelope (Anne Nagel) has fallen in love with her trapeze partner, Pablo (Grant Richards). Actress Marjorie Main brings her character of the hard-edged circus owner Sara Post to life, masking the character's inner goodness with a convincingly tough exterior. Meanwhile, Nagel and Richards give strong performances as the pair of forbidden lovers. Director Karl Brown brings the fantastical and thrilling world of the Post Combined Circus to life with exquisite sets and a keen attention to detail. [More]

Starring: Anne Nagel, Jack La Rue, Marjorie Main, George Cleveland

Starring: Anne Nagel, Jack La Rue, Marjorie Main, George Cleveland

Director: Karl Brown

Director: Karl Brown

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