Highest-Rated Movies about 'Carnival Barker', Sort by Popularity

The Half-Naked Truth (1932), Carnival Story (1954) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Carnival Barker movies.

#1. The Half-Naked Truth (1932)

• Rating: 6.3/10
• Length: 75 mins
• Genre: Comedy
• Director: Gregory La Cava

Storyline: A barker at a down-at-the-heels carnival becomes a powerhouse New York publicity man as he transforms a sideshow dancer into a Broadway sensation.—David S. Smith

Plot Keywords: carnival barker, exotic dancer, sheriff, theatrical producer, friend, madcap, lighthearted ...

#2. Carnival Story (1954)

• Rating: 5.7/10
• Length: 95 mins
• Genre: Drama
• Director: Kurt Neumann

Storyline: In search of better business, a big American carnival opens in Munich, Germany. Joe the barker befriends attractive pickpocket Willie, finds her a job, and beds her. Then high diver Frank recruits Willie as his assistant. When Frank falls for her and proposes marriage, Joe takes the opportunity to brush her off. After the marriage, Joe figures he can still exercise his sexual hold over Willie; but tragedy intervenes.—Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: carnival barker, carnival worker, diver, german, young girl, suitor, melodramatic ...