Carnival Story
“The Story of a Woman's Shame!”
Synopsis
In search of a better life, a German girl named Willi joins an American carnival passing through Munich. While traveling from town to town, she is torn between two suitors: cruel carnival barker Joe and kindhearted high-dive artist Frank. Frank gets the upper hand when he asks Willi to join his act. The partners soon become the most popular attraction at the carnival. But tragedy is only a slip away.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Jacoby, Kurt Neumann
- Original Score
- Willy Schmidt-Gentner
- Original Title
- Carnival Story
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Westia Film, King Brothers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
Hans Jacoby, Kurt Neumann, Marcy Klauber, Charles Williams
Willy Schmidt-Gentner
Ernest Haller
Maurice King, Frank King
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Haworth
Production Design
Maurice King
Producer
Frank King
Producer
Kurt Neumann
Director
Hans Jacoby
Screenplay
Kurt Neumann
Screenplay
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Willy Schmidt-Gentner
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnival Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carnival Story about?
In search of a better life, a German girl named Willi joins an American carnival passing through Munich. While traveling from town to town, she is torn between two suitors: cruel carnival barker Joe and kindhearted high-dive artist Frank. Frank gets the upper hand when he asks Willi to join his act. The partners soon become the most popular attraction at the carnival. But tragedy is only a slip away.
Who directed Carnival Story?
Carnival Story was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in Carnival Story?
The principal cast of Carnival Story includes Anne Baxter, Steve Cochran, Lyle Bettger, George Nader, Jay C. Flippen.
When was Carnival Story released and how long is it?
Carnival Story was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Carnival Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carnival Story was composed by Willy Schmidt-Gentner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carnival Story?
Carnival Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).