Summary Nick, the "swing" man in a trapeze troupe, loves Greta Nelson, the girl in the act; and Tony, the "flyer," incurs his enmity as Greta seems to favor him; thus Nick fails to catch Tony, and Tony is killed. Ned Lee, a novice, reports for the next engagement. Meanwhile, Greta discovers that Nick purposely dropped Tony, and, frightened, she seeks refuge with Ned, with whom she falls in love. Greta remains with the act to protect Ned, and when the jealous Nick plots to kill him in a similar manner, Ned swings past him and hangs by his feet. After the show, a fight results in Nick's dismissal and the reunion of the lovers. View more details
Directed : George Abbott
Written : Gerald Geraghty George Abbott Henry Leyford Gates
Stars : Charles 'Buddy' Rogers Paul Lukas Jean Arthur Helen Ware
Genres : Drama Romance
Release date : Dec 13, 1929
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Chatsworth, Santa Susanna Pass Southern Pacific Railroad Line, California, USA
Production companies : Paramount Pictures
Summary Nick, the "swing" man in a trapeze troupe, loves Greta Nelson, the girl in the act; and Tony, the "flyer," incurs his enmity as Greta seems to favor him; thus Nick fails to catch Tony, and Tony is killed. Ned Lee, a novice, reports for the next engagement. Meanwhile, Greta discovers that Nick purposely dropped Tony, and, frightened, she seeks refuge with Ned, with whom she falls in love. Greta remains with the act to protect Ned, and when the jealous Nick plots to kill him in a similar manner, Ned swings past him and hangs by his feet. After the show, a fight results in Nick's dismissal and the reunion of the lovers. View more details
Genres : Drama Romance
Release date : Dec 13, 1929
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Chatsworth, Santa Susanna Pass Southern Pacific Railroad Line, California, USA
Production companies : Paramount Pictures
