The Circus (1928)
The Circus is Here!
1928 · G · 1h 12m · Comedy, Romance, Drama
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Writers: Charlie Chaplin
Music by: Charlie Chaplin
Cinematography: Roland Totheroh
Editor: Charlie Chaplin
Budget: $9M · Rated 7.9/10 by 908 viewers
Cast
Charlie Chaplin as A TrampAl Ernest Garcia as The Circus Proprietor and Ring MasterMerna Kennedy as The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus RiderHarry Crocker as Rex, a Tight Rope WalkerGeorge Davis as A MagicianHenry Bergman as An Old ClownTiny Sandford as The Head Property ManJohn Rand as An Assistant Property ManSteve Murphy as A PickpocketAlbert Austin as Clown (uncredited)Chester A. Bachman as Cop (uncredited)Eugene Barry as Cop (uncredited)More like this
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