Dangerous Curves
“NOT ABOUT AUTOMOBILES- BUT ABOUT A GIRL WITH DANGEROUS CURVES-AND SHE USES "IT!"”
Synopsis
A young bareback rider in a circus is in love with a trapeze artist, but he has two problems: he drinks too much and he's fallen under the spell of a "vamp" who's nothing but trouble for him.
Top Cast
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Clara Bow
Pat Delaney
Richard Arlen
Larry Lee
Kay Francis
Zara Flynn
David Newell
Tony Barretti
Anders Randolf
Colonel P.P. Brack
Joyce Compton
Jennie Silver
Stuart Erwin
Rotarian
May Boley
Ma Spinelli
T. Roy Barnes
Pa Spinelli
Charles D. Brown
Spider
Oscar Smith
Black Train Porter
Ethan Laidlaw
Roustabout (uncredited)
Russ Powell
Counterman (uncredited)
Jack Luden
Rotarian
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lothar Mendes
- Screenplay & Story
- Florence Ryerson, Donald Davis, Lester Cohen, Viola Brothers Shore, George Marion Jr.
- Original Score
- W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- Dangerous Curves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lothar Mendes
Florence Ryerson, Donald Davis, Lester Cohen, Viola Brothers Shore, George Marion Jr.
W. Franke Harling
Harry Fischbeck
Eda Warren
Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Florence Ryerson
Writer
Lothar Mendes
Director
Donald Davis
Writer
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
Eda Warren
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Curves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dangerous Curves about?
A young bareback rider in a circus is in love with a trapeze artist, but he has two problems: he drinks too much and he's fallen under the spell of a "vamp" who's nothing but trouble for him.
Who directed Dangerous Curves?
Dangerous Curves was directed by Lothar Mendes.
Who stars in Dangerous Curves?
The principal cast of Dangerous Curves includes Clara Bow, Richard Arlen, Kay Francis, David Newell, Anders Randolf.
When was Dangerous Curves released and how long is it?
Dangerous Curves was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Dangerous Curves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous Curves was composed by W. Franke Harling.