Nightmare Alley
“He was all things to all men… But only one thing to all women!”
Synopsis
A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Nightmare Alley 1947 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-22
Top Cast
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Tyrone Power
Stanton 'Stan' Carlisle
Helen Walker
Lilith Ritter
Coleen Gray
Molly Carlisle
Joan Blondell
Zeena Krumbein
Taylor Holmes
Ezra Grindle
Mike Mazurki
Bruno
Ian Keith
Pete Krumbein
Roy Roberts
McGraw / Final Carnival Owner (uncredited)
Florence Auer
Jane (uncredited)
Bonnie Bannon
Knife Thrower's Assistant (uncredited)
George Beranger
The Geek (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
Hobo (uncredited)
June Bolyn
Maid in Grindle House (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Carnival Patron (uncredited)
James Burke
Rural Marshal (uncredited)
George Chandler
Hobo at Stan's Left Hand (uncredited)
Harry Cheshire
Mr. Prescott (uncredited)
Edward Clark
J.E. Giles / Farmer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 19, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 25, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Nightmare Alley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Goulding
Jules Furthman, William Lindsay Gresham
Cyril J. Mockridge
Lee Garmes
Barbara McLean
George Jessel, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Goulding
Director
Jules Furthman
Screenplay
George Jessel
Producer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Bonnie Cashin
Costume Design
Barbara McLean
Editor
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmare Alley
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightmare Alley about?
A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.
Who directed Nightmare Alley?
Nightmare Alley was directed by Edmund Goulding.
Who stars in Nightmare Alley?
The principal cast of Nightmare Alley includes Tyrone Power, Helen Walker, Coleen Gray, Joan Blondell, Taylor Holmes.
When was Nightmare Alley released and how long is it?
Nightmare Alley was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightmare Alley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightmare Alley was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is Nightmare Alley based on a book or true story?
Nightmare Alley is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Lindsay Gresham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightmare Alley?
Nightmare Alley holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).