Circus owner Matt Masters is beset by disasters as he attempts a European tour of his circus. At the same time, he is caught in an emotional bind between his adopted daughter and her mother.
Practical Effects
Actual burning circus sequence — they really torched a big top.
Costume
Rita Hayworth's final film; she looks exhausted and radiant.
Stunts
Trapeze work by actual circus performers, not doubles.
Director
Henry Hathaway
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The massive tent fire was unplanned; they kept cameras rolling and worked it into the plot.
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