The Barker

The Barker

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NR 1928 · 80 min · ★ 7.0 · Romance, Drama

A successful carnival barker deals with the arrival of his eager son, who he'd hoped would stay far from the carnival world, his son's entanglement with a showgirl, and his own jealous mistress.

Directed by George Fitzmaurice · Written by Benjamin Glazer

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