Bigger Than Barnum's

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Bigger Than Barnum's (1926)

Directed by Ralph Ince

“"The booming pageantry of the show world on parade"”

Drama · 1h 00m

In an effort to boost declining ticket sales and revive lagging business, a ruthless circus manager orders his headline tightrope act to perform their dangerous stunts completely without safety nets. The tightrope troupe consists of Peter Blandin, his son Robert, and a young performer named Juanita Calles. The narrative follows the immense physical danger, interpersonal tension, and dramatic sacrifices the performers face as they risk their lives high above the circus floor to keep the show alive.

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Cast

Ralph Lewis Peter Blandin George O'Hara Robert Blandim Viola Dana Juanita Calles Ralph Ince Carl Ravelle Lucille Mendez Princess Bonita
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Daniel Makarenko Jack Ranglin
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George Holt Bill Hartnett
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William Knight Ringmaster
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Rhody Hathaway Doctor
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Elena Wortova

Crew

Director
Ralph Ince
Writer
J. Grubb Alexander
Director of Photography
J.O. Taylor

Details

Release date
1926-08-15
Runtime
1h 00m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
No Language
Countries
United States of America
Production
Robertson-Cole Pictures Corporation