Fairground People

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Fairground People
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Directed by Carl Lamac
Written by
Starring
Cinematography
Music by Jára Benes
Production
company
Ondra-Lamac-Film
Release date
  • 14 August 1930 (1930-08-14)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryGermany
Language German

Fairground People (German : Die vom Rummelplatz) is a 1930 German comedy film directed by Carl Lamac and starring Anny Ondra, Sig Arno and Margarete Kupfer. The film was made shortly after the sound revolution, which had damaged Ondra's career in British films and led her to return to Germany. It showcased Ondra's talents as a musical comedy star who sings and dances. [1] Ondra's character dresses up as Mickey Mouse for her performances, and the film was known by the alternative title of Mickey Mouse Girl (Das Micky-Maus-Girl).

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  1. Bock & Bergfelder p. 347

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