The Circus Queen Murder
Synopsis
Suave, lip-reading DA Thatcher Colt plans to get away from the big city for a while. So he and his secretary, Miss Kelly hop on a train for an Upstate NY town called Gilead. They expect a calm oasis, but when a small time circus rolls into town they soon find themselves caught up in a sordid tale of marital infidelity, murder, cruelty to animals, and cannibalism.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Original Title
- The Circus Queen Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
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Roy William Neill
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Roy William Neill
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Circus Queen Murder
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What is The Circus Queen Murder about?
Suave, lip-reading DA Thatcher Colt plans to get away from the big city for a while. So he and his secretary, Miss Kelly hop on a train for an Upstate NY town called Gilead. They expect a calm oasis, but when a small time circus rolls into town they soon find themselves caught up in a sordid tale of marital infidelity, murder, cruelty to animals, and cannibalism.
Who directed The Circus Queen Murder?
The Circus Queen Murder was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in The Circus Queen Murder?
The principal cast of The Circus Queen Murder includes Adolphe Menjou, Donald Cook, Greta Nissen, Ruthelma Stevens, Dwight Frye.
When was The Circus Queen Murder released and how long is it?
The Circus Queen Murder was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.