The Circus 1928

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98%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
61%
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Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.

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

Henry Bergman

as An Old Clown

Tiny Sandford

as The Head Property Man

John Rand

as An Assistant Property Man

Steve Murphy

as A Pickpocket

Albert Austin

as Clown (uncredited)

Director:

Charlie Chaplin

Writer:

Charlie Chaplin

Genres:

Comedy,Family,Romance

Release Date:

1928 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

72 min

MMPA Rating:

G

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Circus

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Henry Bergman

as An Old Clown

Tiny Sandford

as The Head Property Man

John Rand

as An Assistant Property Man

Steve Murphy

as A Pickpocket

Albert Austin

as Clown (uncredited)

Chester A. Bachman

as Cop (uncredited)

Eugene Barry

as Cop (uncredited)

Jack Bernard

as Man in Circus Audience (uncredited)

Stanley Blystone

as Cop (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

as Clown (uncredited)

Toraichi Kono

as Man in Circus Audience (uncredited) (unconfirmed)

H.L. Kyle

as Man in Circus Audience (uncredited)

Betty Morrissey

as The Vanishing Lady (uncredited)

Jack Pierce

as Man Operating Ropes (uncredited)

Wyn Ritchie Evans

as Woman in Crowd (uncredited)

Hugh Saxon

as Man in Circus Audience (uncredited)

Doc Stone

as The Prizefighter (uncredited)

Armand Triller

as Clown (uncredited)

Max Tyron

as Pickpocket Victim (uncredited)

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