Under the Big Top (1938)
Description: High flying adventure!
Director Karl Brown's 1938 circus drama stars Marjorie Main as a tough, fur-coat-wearing circus boss who raises her orphaned niece to be a trapeze star.
Director: Karl Brown
Producer: karl brown
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 19 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-02 00:38:45
Genre:
Romance
Drama
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r john hugh
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
walter shumway
Excellent performances all around.
ewing scott
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
kinji fukasaku
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
victor sjostrom
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
george sherman
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
Jeff McCartney
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
ray dennis steckler
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
peter bogdanovich
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
richard thorpe
Excellent performances all around.
bernard carr
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
koji shima
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
steve sekely
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
milton moses ginsberg
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
ted post
Poorly executed with weak performances.
bruce mitchell
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
giorgio simonelli
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
john o'connor
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
joseph santley
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.