The Circus (1928)

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Released:
1928-01-06

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 12min

Genre:
Comedy, Romance, Drama

  • 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