A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Richard Barthelmess
Pierre Radier aka Paul Rader
Jean Muir
Joanna Ryan Croy
Marjorie Rambeau
Mme. Azais
Verree Teasdale
Lady Claire Benston
Florence Eldridge
Leah Ernst
Dorothy Burgess
Hazel Flint Radier
Hobart Cavanaugh
Henry Mueller
William Janney
Young Pierre Croy
Arthur Hohl
Homer Flint
Theodore Newton
Elmer Croy
Maidel Turner
Aunt Clara Weingartner
Mickey Rentschler
Young Pierre as a Child
Richard Tucker
Mr. Eggelson
Judith Vosselli
Mrs. Eggelson
Louise Beavers
Azais's Maid
J.M. Kerrigan
Mr. Ryan
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Mme. Azais' Neighbor ( Uncredited)
Georg Wilhelm Pabst
Director
Apr 16, 1931
Nov 7, 1931
Mar 2, 1982
May 15, 1981
Apr 23, 1999
Aug 3, 1929
Jan 14, 1932
Jan 31, 1933
Feb 16, 1952
Feb 11, 1982
May 30, 1956
Apr 30, 1949
Mar 10, 1953
Apr 10, 2020
Jun 3, 2026
Jul 15, 1984
Warner Bros. Pictures
US
United States
English