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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1928-01-06
Languageen
Runtime1h 12m
Budget$9,000,000
Production

Charles Chaplin Productions

7.9(920)
•1928•1h 12m

The Circus

"The Circus is Here!"

ComedyDramaRomance

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.

Writing & Screenplay
Charlie Chaplin
Cinematography
Roland Totheroh

Principal Cast

24 credited
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie ChaplinA Tramp
Al Ernest Garcia
Al Ernest GarciaThe Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
Merna Kennedy
Merna KennedyThe Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider
Harry Crocker
Harry CrockerRex, a Tight Rope Walker
George Davis
George DavisA Magician
Henry Bergman
Henry BergmanAn Old Clown
Tiny Sandford
Tiny SandfordThe Head Property Man
John Rand
John RandAn Assistant Property Man
Steve Murphy
Steve MurphyA Pickpocket
Albert Austin
Albert AustinClown (uncredited)

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