Rings Around the World (1966)

While writing a book on the circus, author John Shawcross reflects upon the great acts he has seen over the years and the mystique of circus people. He recalls the solo trapeze act of La ... See full summary »

Director:

Gilbert Cates

Writers:

Victor Wolfson (screenplay), Victor Wolfson (story)

Stars:

Don Ameche, Rudy Cárdenas, Sonny Frankello

Cast

Credited cast:
Don Ameche	...	Host / Ringmaster
Rudy Cárdenas	...	Himself
Sonny Frankello	...	Himself
Armando Gaona	...	Himself
Chela Gaona	...	Herself
Richie Gaona	...	Himself
Tito Gaona	...	Himself
Victor Gaona	...	Himself
Gunther Gebel-Williams	...	Himself
Fredy Knie	...	Himself
Vivien Larible	...	Herself
Mara	...	Herself
Gene Mendez	...	Himself
Pablo Noel	...	Himself
Pauline Schumann	...	Herself

Storyline

While writing a book on the circus, author John Shawcross reflects upon the great acts he has seen over the years and the mystique of circus people. He recalls the solo trapeze act of La Mara; Tarzan, Sahib, and their elephant; Marco's sword-balancing act; an archery act in which Grey Arrow shoots an apple off the head of Zuni, his wife; the Mascott Sisters' head-to-head balancing act on a high ladder; the juggling of Rudy Cardenas; high bar specialists, the Tongas; Gunther Gebel Williams with his tiger; the flying bar act of the Laribles; Carl Sembach-Krone's trained horses; lion tamer Pablo Noel; the Gaonas and the Four Titos on the trampoline; the Flying Armors on the flying trapeze; Frieda Krone and her elephants; Fredy Knie, Sr., and his Lippizaner; the Francesco Clowns; Lilly Yokoi on her bicycle; Mendez and Seitz on the tightrope; and Pauline Schumann on the trick horse.

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Plot Keywords:

trapeze | circus | horse | tiger | lion tamer | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

February 1972 (Turkey)

Also Known As:

Lo spettacolo più affascinante del mondo

Filming Locations:

Copenhagen, Denmark

Company Credits

Production Co:

Caam

Technical Specs

Runtime:

79 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

Neil Sedaka is heard singing "The Canvas Sky," composer unknown.

User Reviews

A Real Treat for Circus Fans

This was apparently a spinoff of Don Ameche's stint as host of the TV series "International Showtime" and if the program was anything like this movie, it must have been amazing. These are some of the most incredible circus acts I have ever seen. The moments where performers balance themselves on the points of two knives are particularly astounding; it truly seems to defy both gravity and reality. Most of the featured acts seem to come from various European circuses, so it's definitely not the same old stuff you might have seen from American companies.