Circus Girl
Die Gefangene des Maharadscha
Synopsis
Sequel to “Stars above Columbo”: Yrida, a circus rider who has been abducted to India, wakes up in the maharajah's palace, where the court physician convinces her that she has only dreamed all the terrible events. The maharaja tries to win her love. At the same time, assassins are planning to overthrow the maharaja. The maharaja's son, Gowaran, falls under suspicion. His innocence is only proven when the temple dancer and lover of the maharaja chooses suicide. The maharaja abdicates and appoints his son as his successor. Now Yrida gets the man she really loves.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veit Harlan
- Screenplay & Story
- Veit Harlan, Maria von der Osten-Sacken, Peter Francke
- Original Score
- Franz Grothe
- Original Title
- Die Gefangene des Maharadscha
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Divina-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veit Harlan
Veit Harlan, Maria von der Osten-Sacken, Peter Francke
Franz Grothe
Georg Bruckbauer, Klaus von Rautenfield
Walter Boos
Department Leadership Roster
Veit Harlan
Director
Veit Harlan
Writer
Walter Boos
Editor
Georg Bruckbauer
Director of Photography
Klaus von Rautenfield
Director of Photography
Franz Grothe
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circus Girl
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What is Circus Girl about?
Sequel to “Stars above Columbo”: Yrida, a circus rider who has been abducted to India, wakes up in the maharajah's palace, where the court physician convinces her that she has only dreamed all the terrible events. The maharaja tries to win her love. At the same time, assassins are planning to overthrow the maharaja. The maharaja's son, Gowaran, falls under suspicion. His innocence is only proven when the temple dancer and lover of the maharaja chooses suicide. The maharaja abdicates and appoints his son as his successor. Now Yrida gets the man she really loves.
Who directed Circus Girl?
Circus Girl was directed by Veit Harlan.
Who stars in Circus Girl?
The principal cast of Circus Girl includes Kristina Söderbaum, Willy Birgel, Adrian Hoven, René Deltgen, Rolf von Nauckhoff.
When was Circus Girl released and how long is it?
Circus Girl was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Circus Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Circus Girl was composed by Franz Grothe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Circus Girl?
Circus Girl holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).