Alternate French language version of the German film Leichte Kavalerie, in which the owner of a circus has eyes for a young dancer who has escaped from her innkeeper father; she however is fond of the stable boy..
Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you’re a real completist for 1930s European cinema or have a specific itch for circus-themed melodramas. If you’re looking for a brisk, modern watch, you’ll probably find this feels like wading through thick mud. But, if you like watching people stare longingly at each other in ...
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Werner Hochbaum
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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you’re a real completist for 1930s European cinema or have a specific itch for circus-themed melodramas. If you’re looking for a brisk, modern watch, you’ll probably find this feels like wading through thick mud. But, if you like watching people stare longingly at each other in dusty tents while light leaks through the canvas, you might find something to love here. The whole thing feels a bit... disjointed. It’s an alternate version of a German film, and..."
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