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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19311h 35mFrance, Germany

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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

E.A. Dupont

Screenplay & Story

Egon Eis, Rudolph Cartier, Alfred Machard, Carl Zuckmayer

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Alfred Machard

Department Leadership Roster

E.A. Dupont

E.A. Dupont

Director

Egon Eis

Writer

Rudolph Cartier

Rudolph Cartier

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trapeze.

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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".