
Trapeze
Salto Mortale
Synopsis
Robby and Jim are two friends working in a circus. When Marina, a new acrobat, enters the show, both men will compete for her love. She needs a partner for a flying number, and one of them will be elected. Then accidents will happen.
Top Cast
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- Director
- E.A. Dupont
- Screenplay & Story
- Egon Eis, Rudolph Cartier, Alfred Machard, Carl Zuckmayer
- Original Title
- Salto Mortale
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Harmonie-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.A. Dupont
Egon Eis, Rudolph Cartier, Alfred Machard, Carl Zuckmayer
Department Leadership Roster
E.A. Dupont
Director
Egon Eis
Writer
Rudolph Cartier
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trapeze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trapeze about?
Robby and Jim are two friends working in a circus. When Marina, a new acrobat, enters the show, both men will compete for her love. She needs a partner for a flying number, and one of them will be elected. Then accidents will happen.
Who directed Trapeze?
Trapeze was directed by E.A. Dupont.
Who stars in Trapeze?
The principal cast of Trapeze includes Anna Sten, Anton Walbrook, Reinhold Bernt, Otto Wallburg, Kurt Gerron.
When was Trapeze released and how long is it?
Trapeze was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Trapeze based on a book or true story?
Trapeze is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alfred Machard".
