In 1941 Bogart was on the threshold of stardom with a few good roles in his pocket ("Roaring 20s", "They Drive by Night", High Sierra") but his best films were in front of him. Later this year he made "The Maltese Falcon" and he would be well on his way. So this film is a unique look at the pre A list Bogart, and you'll never guess that he had such a luminous future ahead of him.
The film is set in a circus, which was a popular venue in the 20s through the 50s. Bogart is a circus owner, so it's one of his rare non-gangster or detective roles. He's joined by sultry Sylvia Sydney, a young Eddie Albert, and the always funny Sig Ruman.
The film has little to recommend it.
My favorite films featuring a circus are Freaks, Dumbo, The Magician, and The Greatest Show on Earth.
The film is set in a circus, which was a popular venue in the 20s through the 50s. Bogart is a circus owner, so it's one of his rare non-gangster or detective roles. He's joined by sultry Sylvia Sydney, a young Eddie Albert, and the always funny Sig Ruman.
The film has little to recommend it.
My favorite films featuring a circus are Freaks, Dumbo, The Magician, and The Greatest Show on Earth.