Carnival Story

Carnival Story

The Story of a Woman's Shame!

NR 1954 · 95 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama

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.

Directed by Kurt Neumann · Written by Hans Jacoby

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