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The Circus (1928)
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Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
Cast
Charlie Chaplinas A Tramp
Al Ernest Garciaas The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
Merna Kennedyas The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider
Harry Crockeras Rex, a Tight Rope Walker
George Davisas A Magician
Henry Bergmanas An Old Clown
Tiny Sandfordas The Head Property Man
John Randas An Assistant Property Man
Steve Murphyas A Pickpocket
Chester A. Bachmanas Cop (uncredited)
Albert Austinas Clown (uncredited)
Stanley Blystoneas Cop (uncredited)
Heinie Conklinas Clown (uncredited)
Eugene Barryas Cop (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | January 6, 1928 |
| Runtime | 72 min (1h 12m) โ longer as the 1928 average of 54 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Drama, Family |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $9,000,000 |
| IMDb | tt0018773 |
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Questions
How long is The Circus?
The Circus runs 72 minutes (1h 12m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Circus worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 922 votes, which places it #2 of 3 films released in 1928 in this index (top 67%) and #85 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Circus?
The Circus was directed by Charlie Chaplin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Great Dictator (1940), Modern Times (1936), City Lights (1931).
Who stars in The Circus?
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.
What is The Circus rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Circus?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/120891.