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The Circus: Premiere
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The Circus: Premiere

1928-01-13 · 6 min · ★ 5.4

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Footage from the premiere of Charlie Chaplin's 1928 film 'The Circus'.

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Vilma BankyVilma BankySelf
Rod La RocqueRod La RocqueSelf
W.C. FieldsW.C. FieldsSelf
Doris KenyonDoris KenyonSelf
Milton SillsMilton SillsSelf
Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouSelf
Billie DoveBillie DoveSelf
George K. ArthurGeorge K. ArthurSelf
Cecil B. DeMilleCecil B. DeMilleSelf
Dolores CostelloDolores CostelloSelf
John BarrymoreJohn BarrymoreSelf
Ralph ForbesRalph ForbesSelf
Johnny HinesJohnny HinesSelf
Jackie CooganJackie CooganSelf
Alice DayAlice DaySelf
Marceline DayMarceline DaySelf
Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinSelf
William H. HaysWilliam H. HaysSelf
Alexander MooreSelf
Ruth RolandRuth RolandSelf

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