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An escaped circus lion provides the impetus for the meeting of carnival owner Nick Coster and Matt Varney, a small-town man who suddenly becomes a lion tamer when he manages to subdue the big cat. While acclimating to carnival life, Matt begins a romance with Nick's sister, Mary, causing tension between Matt and Nick. The latter must also juggle his stormy relationship with glamorous circus star Flo Lorraine.
Theatrical
Apr 25, 1941
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Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Full credits →H
Humphrey Bogart
Nick Coster
S
Sylvia Sidney
Flo Lorraine
E
Eddie Albert
Matt Varney
J
Joan Leslie
Mary Coster
S
Sig Ruman
Hoffman the Great
C
Cliff Clark
Doc
C
Charley Foy
Snapper
F
Frank Wilcox
Tex
J
John Ridgely
Arch
C
Clara Blandick
Mrs. Williams
A
Aldrich Bowker
Mr. Williams
G
Garry Owen
Gus
J
Jack Mower
Bundy
F
Frank Mayo
Wally
E
Eddie Acuff
Pickpocket Victim (uncredited)
J
John Dilson
Minister (uncredited)
D
Dick Elliott
Mr. Paddleford (uncredited)
S
Sol Gorss
Trainer with Tex (uncredited)
G
George Guhl
Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
E
Eddie Hall
Man Running from Escaped Lion (uncredited)
