Spangles
“The Great Melodrama of the Circus”
Synopsis
At a three-ring circus, 'Spangles' Delancy, a beautiful bareback horse rider, falls in love with a wanted man, Dick Radley, who uses the circus as a hideout. The show's owner Big Bill Bowman also falls in love with Spangles-- But only one man can have her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Hoffman, Leah Baird, Nellie Revell, Walter Anthony
- Original Title
- Spangles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank O'Connor
Hugh Hoffman, Leah Baird, Nellie Revell, Walter Anthony
André Barlatier
Carl Laemmle
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Laemmle
Producer
Hugh Hoffman
Writer
André Barlatier
Director of Photography
Frank O'Connor
Director
Leah Baird
Writer
Walter Anthony
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Spangles.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spangles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spangles about?
At a three-ring circus, 'Spangles' Delancy, a beautiful bareback horse rider, falls in love with a wanted man, Dick Radley, who uses the circus as a hideout. The show's owner Big Bill Bowman also falls in love with Spangles-- But only one man can have her.
Who directed Spangles?
Spangles was directed by Frank O'Connor.
Who stars in Spangles?
The principal cast of Spangles includes Marian Nixon, Pat O'Malley, Hobart Bosworth, Gladys Brockwell, Jay Emmett.
When was Spangles released and how long is it?
Spangles was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spangles?
Spangles holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).