The Circus Show-Up
Originally released in 1932. The Circus Show-Up is a mystery film. directed by Lewis Seiler. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sally Blane, Russell Hopton, and Paul Nicholson
Synopsis
The sixth in The Shadow series of shorts from Universal. In this one the circus trapeze artist falls to her death when someone flips the light switch just as she starts her famed triple somersault. It only takes the circus manager about fifteen minutes to figure out the obvious suspect was the guilty one.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1932
94 years ago
Runtime
0h 18m
18 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sally Blane
as Maisie
Russell Hopton
as Billy Dooley
Paul Nicholson
as Monaghan
William Halligan
as Detective Hickey
Polly Ann Young
as Irene Duval
Neely Edwards
as Tony
Allan Forrest
as The Hypnotist
Martin Faust
as Yarrow - the Concessionaire (as Martin J. Faust)
David Leo Tillotson
as Bobby - Irene Duval's Little Boy (as David Tillotson)
John George
as Roustabout (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bryan Foy Productions
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Circus Show-Up about?
The sixth in The Shadow series of shorts from Universal. In this one the circus trapeze artist falls to her death when someone flips the light switch just as she starts her famed triple somersault....
Who directed The Circus Show-Up?
The Circus Show-Up was directed by Lewis Seiler.
How long is The Circus Show-Up?
The Circus Show-Up has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was The Circus Show-Up released?
The Circus Show-Up was released on February 17, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Circus Show-Up?
The main cast of The Circus Show-Up includes Sally Blane, Russell Hopton, Paul Nicholson, William Halligan, Polly Ann Young.