Carnival Story (1954) Directed by Kurt Neumann Starring Anne Baxter, Steve Cochran and Lyle Bettger 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. 93 Minutes - Color - Drama