An American carnival in Germany sets the scene for sin, sex and melodrama.An American carnival in Germany sets the scene for sin, sex and melodrama.An American carnival in Germany sets the scene for sin, sex and melodrama.
Ady Berber
- Groppo the Wildman
- (as Adi Berber)
Amalie Lindinger
- The Fat Lady
- (uncredited)
Ly Maria
- The Snake Lady
- (uncredited)
Jacob Möslacher
- Self - Interpreter
- (uncredited)
Josef Schneider
- The Sword-swallower
- (uncredited)
Anni Trautner
- The Bearded Lady
- (uncredited)
Jadin Wong
- The Chinese Dancer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis was filmed simultaneously in a German language version, Circus of Love (1954). The cast of the German version can be seen in uncredited cameo appearances in the English language version, and vice versa.
- GoofsJoe didn't realize until shortly after Willie picked his pocket that his wallet was missing so would have not known it was Willie who stole it and therefore would not be able to pick her out in the crowd. Also when he confronts her, he would not have known where she hid his wallet.
- Alternate versionsSimultaneously shot in two versions; the German language version, Circus of Love (1954), stars Curd Jürgens, Eva Bartok and Bernhard Wicki.
- ConnectionsAlternate-language version of Circus of Love (1954)
- SoundtracksRing Down the Curtain
Written by Willy Schmidt-Gentner, Pony Sherrell, Philip Moody
Featured review
Loving triangle at the circus world in colorful scenery
A young girl (Anne Baxter) runs away and joins a traveling carnival troupe in Colonia (Germany), an American-owned circus in all its beautiful and sadness in the setting . She falls in love with her employer (Steve Cochran) and is hired by the ringmaster (J.C. Flippen). Later on , she is contracted by a somersault artist (Lyle Bettger), who teaches her the leap routine and soon becomes the main attraction but he has a fatal accident . Anne Baxter as an aerial acrobat dropping to swimming pool is interested in both men.
The film is a melodramatic and romantic tale with the classic triangular love story through an European tour and meshing drama with events offstage . It deals with an U.S. carnival in Colonia sets the scene for sin , sex , passion and melodrama . The movie is wrought with romance and glamour but is a simple and tragic story about a scheming young girl and the men of whom she takes advantage . This dramatic flick packs an exciting final adding the beauty-beast myth . Extraordinary cast and good performances , especially from Anne Baxter and George Nader as a journalist , both of whom are top-notch under Kurt Neumann's correct direction . Furthermore , some scenes the actors perform their own stunts . After that , George Nader stayed in Germany where had success playing Jerry Cotton , a solid entry in German crime series . Fine camera work with exquisite images in Agfacolor and superb European location by cameraman Ernest Haller . The motion picture was well directed by Kurt Neumann , known director of classic Sci-Fi (The fly , Rocketship X-M , Kronos) , besides he realized at the same time the German version titled ¨Circus of love¨ with Curt Jurgens and Eva Bartok in similar roles .
The film is a melodramatic and romantic tale with the classic triangular love story through an European tour and meshing drama with events offstage . It deals with an U.S. carnival in Colonia sets the scene for sin , sex , passion and melodrama . The movie is wrought with romance and glamour but is a simple and tragic story about a scheming young girl and the men of whom she takes advantage . This dramatic flick packs an exciting final adding the beauty-beast myth . Extraordinary cast and good performances , especially from Anne Baxter and George Nader as a journalist , both of whom are top-notch under Kurt Neumann's correct direction . Furthermore , some scenes the actors perform their own stunts . After that , George Nader stayed in Germany where had success playing Jerry Cotton , a solid entry in German crime series . Fine camera work with exquisite images in Agfacolor and superb European location by cameraman Ernest Haller . The motion picture was well directed by Kurt Neumann , known director of classic Sci-Fi (The fly , Rocketship X-M , Kronos) , besides he realized at the same time the German version titled ¨Circus of love¨ with Curt Jurgens and Eva Bartok in similar roles .
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- Jul 19, 2006
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- İhtiras kervanı
- Filming locations
- Munich Railway Station, Munich, Bavaria, Germany(train station dock in the opening scene; exterior later, as the loudspeaker announces a departure to Frankfurt)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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