This is a B-movie from Pine-Thomas Productions, the B unit from Paramount Pictures. And, like a typical B, it runs about an hour in length and stars lesser talent from the studio--in this case Richard Denning and Buster Crabbe.
The story is set at a traveling circus. Several accidents have occurred with the lion taming act. First, Lola is killed while doing the act. Second, Blaney (Denning) is nearly killed when a lion goes berserk and his gun filled with blanks doesn't work. In the process, the clown, Smiley (Crabbe) is injured...and Blaney thinks Smiley is behind all these so-called accidents. But they need to prove it first....and that means keeping a close eye on Smiley.
It must have been interesting for the actors to make this film, as they really did have to do some lion taming in the movie. I hope they paid them a bonus for all this work!!
Overall, an enjoyable and quick film...with a satisfying ending. Worth seeing.