21 April 1934 Drama, Romance 71 mins
A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
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Richard Barthelmess as Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader
Jean Muir as Joanna Ryan Croy
Marjorie Rambeau as Mme. Azais
Verree Teasdale as Lady Claire Benston
Florence Eldridge as Leah Ernst
Dorothy Burgess as Hazel Flint Radier
Hobart Cavanaugh as Henry Mueller
William Janney as Young Pierre Croy
Arthur Hohl as Homer Flint
Theodore Newton as Elmer Croy
Maidel Turner as Aunt Clara Weingartner
Mickey Rentschler as Young Pierre as a Child
Richard Tucker as Mr. Eggelson
Judith Vosselli as Mrs. Eggelson
Louise Beavers as Azais's Maid
J.M. Kerrigan as Mr. Ryan
Gene Markey Screenplay
Louis Bromfield Novel
Kathryn Scola Screenplay
G.W. Pabst Director
James Gibbon Editor
Robert M. Haas Costume Design
Robert M. Haas Art Direction
James Seymour Production Supervisor
Heinz Roemheld Original Music Composer
William Rees Director of Photography
United States 03 April 1934
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