The Circus (1928)
The Circus is a 1928 comedy movie directed by Charlie Chaplin, with a running time of 1h 12m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Al Ernest Garcia and Merna Kennedy.
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
Quick answers
What is The Circus about?
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
When was The Circus released?
The Circus was released on 6 January 1928.
How long is The Circus?
The Circus runs 1h 12m.
Who made The Circus?
The Circus was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Where can I watch The Circus?
The Circus is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.
Where to watch The Circus
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, The Surf Network Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
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Official site
http://www.charliechaplin.com/en/biography/articles/1-Filming-the-Circus
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin as A Tramp
- Al Ernest Garcia as The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
- Merna Kennedy as The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider
- Harry Crocker as Rex, a Tight Rope Walker
- George Davis as A Magician
- Henry Bergman as An Old Clown
- Tiny Sandford as The Head Property Man
- John Rand as An Assistant Property Man
- Steve Murphy as A Pickpocket
- Albert Austin as Clown (uncredited)
- Chester A. Bachman as Cop (uncredited)
- Eugene Barry as Cop (uncredited)
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