Shadows of the Circus
Sombras del circo
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Nick, the "swing" man in a trapeze troupe, loves Greta Nelson, the girl in the act; and Tony, the "flyer," incurs his enmity as Greta seems to favor him; thus Nick fails to catch Tony, and Tony is killed. Ned Lee, a novice, reports for the next engagement. Meanwhile, Greta discovers that Nick purposely dropped Tony, and, frightened, she seeks refuge with Ned, with whom she falls in love. Greta remains with the act to protect Ned, and when the jealous Nick plots to kill him in a similar manner, Ned swings past him and hangs by his feet. After the show, a fight results in Nick's dismissal and the reunion of the lovers. Spanish language version to 1929's Halfway to Heaven.
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Stream Shadows of the Circus online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed drama and romance movie originally produced in Spanish and released in 1931, it's earned a solid 10.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.
About Shadows of the Circus
Nick, the "swing" man in a trapeze troupe, loves Greta Nelson, the girl in the act; and Tony, the "flyer," incurs his enmity as Greta seems to favor him; thus Nick fails to catch Tony, and Tony is killed. Ned Lee, a novice, reports for the next engagement. Meanwhile, Greta discovers that Nick purposely dropped Tony, and, frightened, she seeks refuge with Ned, with whom she falls in love. Greta remains with the act to protect Ned, and when the jealous Nick plots to kill him in a similar manner, Ned swings past him and hangs by his feet. After the show, a fight results in Nick's dismissal and the reunion of the lovers. Spanish language version to 1929's Halfway to Heaven. Running 66 minutes.
Shadows of the Circus Cast and Characters
The cast features Amelia Muñoz (as Greta Nelson), Tony D'Algy (as Ned Lee), Félix de Pomés (as Nick Pogli), Miguel Ligero (as Slim), and Alfredo Hurtado 'Pitusín' (as Eric Lee). Their performances are a major reason Shadows of the Circus has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Shadows of the Circus keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy Spanish storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Shadows of the Circus?
Shadows of the Circus runs for 66 minutes (about 1.1 hour).
Is Shadows of the Circus good? What's the rating?
Shadows of the Circus holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Shadows of the Circus?
The main cast includes Amelia Muñoz, Tony D'Algy, Félix de Pomés, and Miguel Ligero, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Shadows of the Circus available in Spanish?
Yes — Shadows of the Circus was originally produced in Spanish and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Shadows of the Circus released?
Shadows of the Circus was released in 1931.
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What is Shadows of the Circus about?
Shadows of the Circus is a Drama/Romance film. Nick, the "swing" man in a trapeze troupe, loves Greta Nelson, the girl in the act; and Tony, the "flyer," incurs his enmity as Greta seems to favor him; thus Nick fails to catch Tony, and Tony is killed. Ned Lee, a novice, reports for the next engagement. Meanwhile, Greta discovers that Nick purposely dropped Tony, and, frightened, she seeks refuge with Ned, with whom she falls in love. Greta remains with the act to protect Ned, and when the jealous Nick plots to kill him in a similar manner, Ned swings past him and hangs by his feet. After the show, a fight results in Nick's dismissal and the reunion of the lovers. Spanish language version to 1929's Halfway to Heaven.
When was Shadows of the Circus released?
Shadows of the Circus was released on April 22, 1931. It has a runtime of 1h 6m. The film was produced by Paramount Pictures.
Who stars in Shadows of the Circus?
Shadows of the Circus stars Amelia Muñoz, Tony D'Algy, Félix de Pomés and Miguel Ligero. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Shadows of the Circus available in HD?
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