I enjoyed this movie for the atmosphere of the Paris circus, as well as action scenes. I have noticed that none of the other viewers have commented on the subtext of the movie that is obvious to some gay viewers: The character played by Tony Curtis could be interpreted as a bi lover of the Lancaster character. This adds some more tension to what many straight viewers see as a silly triangle love plot. I have read that the book this movie was based upon makes the subtext more obvious. The walking-on-hands scene is great! The fact that Lancaster was once a real circus performer and has shown some of his skills in action-comedy movies such as the Flame and the Arrow and The Crimson Pirate with his old circus partner enhanced my enjoyment of this flick.
Review of Trapeze
Trapeze
(1956)
good movie- other interpretation possible. Possible Spoiler
22 August 2007
Warning: Spoilers