

The Circus
1928-01-06 · 72 min · ★ 7.9
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
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Production details
- Directors
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production companies
- Charles Chaplin Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 9,000,000
Top Cast
Charlie ChaplinA Tramp
Al Ernest GarciaThe Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
Merna KennedyThe Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider
Harry CrockerRex, a Tight Rope Walker
George DavisA Magician
Henry BergmanAn Old Clown
Tiny SandfordThe Head Property Man
John RandAn Assistant Property Man
Steve MurphyA Pickpocket
Albert AustinClown (uncredited)
Chester A. BachmanCop (uncredited)
Stanley BlystoneCop (uncredited)
Heinie ConklinClown (uncredited)
Betty MorrisseyThe Vanishing Lady (uncredited)
Jack PierceMan Operating Ropes (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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