Nightmare Alley(1947)
“He was all things to all men…But only one thing to all women!”
Overview
A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.
Director
Edmund Goulding
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Tyrone Power
as Stanton 'Stan' Carlisle
Helen Walker
as Lilith Ritter
Coleen Gray
as Molly Carlisle
Joan Blondell
as Zeena Krumbein
Taylor Holmes
as Ezra Grindle
Mike Mazurki
as Bruno
Ian Keith
as Pete Krumbein
Roy Roberts
as McGraw / Final Carnival Owner (uncredited)
Florence Auer
as Jane (uncredited)
Bonnie Bannon
as Knife Thrower's Assistant (uncredited)
George Beranger
as The Geek (uncredited)
Oliver Blake
as Hobo (uncredited)
Where to Watch
Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1947
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
You Might Also Like
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nightmare Alley?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Nightmare Alley (1947).
What is Nightmare Alley about?▼
A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.
Who directed Nightmare Alley?▼
Nightmare Alley was directed by Edmund Goulding and released in 1947. It is a drama, thriller, crime film.
How long is Nightmare Alley?▼
Nightmare Alley has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Nightmare Alley?▼
The cast of Nightmare Alley includes Tyrone Power as Stanton 'Stan' Carlisle, Helen Walker as Lilith Ritter, Coleen Gray as Molly Carlisle, Joan Blondell as Zeena Krumbein, Taylor Holmes as Ezra Grindle and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.