The Wagons Roll at Night

Plot Summary

An escaped circus lion provides the impetus for the meeting of carnival owner Nick Coster and Matt Varney, a small-town man who suddenly becomes a lion tamer when he manages to subdue the big cat. While acclimating to carnival life, Matt begins a romance with Nick's sister, Mary, causing tension between Matt and Nick. The latter must also juggle his stormy relationship with glamorous circus star Flo Lorraine.

Top Cast

Humphrey Bogart Nick Coster

Sylvia Sidney Flo Lorraine

Eddie Albert Matt Varney

Joan Leslie Mary Coster

Sig Ruman Hoffman the Great