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Carnival Story (1954)

APPROVED 95 min  -  Drama  -   16 April 1954 (USA)
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An American carnival in Germany sets the scene for sin, sex and melodrama.

Director:

Kurt Neumann

Writers:

Hans Jacoby (screenplay), Charles Williams (story), and 4 more credits »

Stars:

Anne Baxter, Steve Cochran and Lyle Bettger
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Anne Baxter ...
Willie
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 (as Adi Berber)
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Storyline

In search of better business, a big American carnival opens in Munich, Germany. Joe the barker befriends attractive pickpocket Willie, finds her a job, and beds her. Then high diver Frank recruits Willie as his assistant. When Frank falls for her and proposes marriage, Joe takes the opportunity to brush her off. After the marriage, Joe figures he can still exercise his sexual hold over Willie; but tragedy intervenes. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Germany | Carnival | Pickpocket | Lingerie Slip | 3 Dimensional  | See more »

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The story of a woman's shame!

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA | West Germany

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Ceux du voyage See more »

Filming Locations:

Bavaria Filmstudios, Geiselgasteig, Grünwald, Bavaria, Germany See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

King Brothers Productions, Westia Film See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Victor System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Was supposed to be shot in 3-D, but was scrapped just before shooting commenced. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Frank Colloni: Whaddya say, Joe.
[to Charley]
Frank Colloni: Boy, this is sure seein' Europe the hard way!
Charley Grayson: Aw, it's better than dodgin' those sheriffs in Kentucky. Besides, we might do pretty good here.
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"Ring Down the Curtain"
Written by Willy Schmidt-Gentner, Pony Sherrell, Philip Moody See more »