Sideshow (1950 film)

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Sideshow
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Directed by Jean Yarbrough
Written by William F. Broidy
Samuel Roeca
Produced byWilliam F. Broidy
Starring Don McGuire
Tracey Roberts
John Abbott
Cinematography William A. Sickner
Edited by Ace Herman
Music by Edward J. Kay
Production
company
William F. Broidy Productions
Distributed by Monogram Pictures
Release date
  • June 18, 1950 (1950-06-18)
Running time
67 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Sideshow is a 1950 American crime film directed by Jean Yarbrough and starring Don McGuire, Tracey Roberts and John Abbott.

Contents

Plot

A treasury agent (McGuire) goes undercover at a carnival to catch jewel smugglers. He gains the help of a ticket seller (Tracey Roberts) and a performer (Eddie Quillan) to catch the culprits. [1]

Cast

Production

William F. Brody wrote the story, and Sam Rocca adapted it for film. Brody was the producer, and Jean Yarbrough was the director for the Monogram production. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "'Sideshow' with Don McGuire and Tracey Roberts". Harrison's Reports. June 17, 1950. p. 96. Retrieved July 2, 2021.