01 Jan 1932
Freaks
A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance.
Carnival Story
The Story of a Woman's Shame!
In search of a better life, a German girl named Willi joins an American carnival passing through Munich. While traveling from town to town, she is torn between two suitors: cruel carnival barker Joe and kindhearted high-dive artist Frank. Frank gets the upper hand when he asks Willi to join his act. The partners soon become the most popular attraction at the carnival. But tragedy is only a slip away.
Top Billed Cast
Anne Baxter Willi
Steve Cochran Joe Hammond
Lyle Bettger Frank Colloni
George Nader Bill Vines
Jay C. Flippen Charley Grayson
Helene Stanley Peggy
Ady Berber Groppo
Anni Trautner Bearded Lady (uncredited)
Jadin Wong Chinese Dancer (uncredited)
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