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The Wagons Roll at Night
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The Wagons Roll at Night

1941-04-25 · 84 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Ray Enright
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartNick Coster
Sylvia SidneySylvia SidneyFlo Lorraine
Eddie AlbertEddie AlbertMatt Varney
Joan LeslieJoan LeslieMary Coster
Sig RumanSig RumanHoffman the Great
Cliff ClarkCliff ClarkDoc
Charley FoyCharley FoySnapper
Frank WilcoxFrank WilcoxTex
John RidgelyJohn RidgelyArch
Clara BlandickClara BlandickMrs. Williams
Aldrich BowkerAldrich BowkerMr. Williams
Garry OwenGarry OwenGus
Jack MowerJack MowerBundy
Frank MayoFrank MayoWally
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffPickpocket Victim (uncredited)
John DilsonJohn DilsonMinister (uncredited)
Dick ElliottDick ElliottMr. Paddleford (uncredited)
Sol GorssSol GorssTrainer with Tex (uncredited)
George GuhlGeorge GuhlDeputy Sheriff (uncredited)
Eddie HallEddie HallMan Running from Escaped Lion (uncredited)

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