enjoyable circus drama
CIRCUS GIRL (Republic Pictures, 1937) is a fun way to spend a spare hour. The story is tight and compact, with a good balance between conventional circus drama and psychological thriller. The screenplay was co-authored by Bradford Ropes, who penned the original "42nd Street". Just like in that landmark musical, a dark heart lies at the centre of this glittery big-top...
At Roeblings Circus, the star attractions are trapeze artists The Flying Devils: Charles (Donald Cook) and Bob (Robert Livingston). Tensions between the two men start to mount when Charlie secretly marries promising young aerial performer Kay Rogers (June Travis)--whom Bob harbours a secret crush for--even though Charlie is still carrying on a long-time affair with lion tamer Carlotta (Betty Compson). When Charlie is seriously injured during their act, and learns of Bob's feelings for Kay, he decides to kill him....
Alpha's DVD comes from a very ropey video print. A pristine nitrate negative...
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