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Charles Farrell in his greatest role

Plot Summary

A carousel barker falls in love with a young woman. Both are fired from their jobs, and when the young woman becomes pregnant, the carousel barker tries to help pull off a robbery, which goes wrong. Because of the robbery, he dies, and after spending time in hell, is sent back to earth for one day to try to make amends. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.

6.8 /10

1930

US

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robbery

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hell

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heaven

carousel

pre-code

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