The Circus (1928): Perfery

The Circus

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(1928)Directed by Charlie Chaplin72 min · GComedy, Drama, Romance

“The Circus is Here!”

A Tramp (Charlie Chaplin) is chased by the police straight into a circus tent, where he blunders through the ring and gets the crowd laughing without trying. The ringmaster (Al Ernest Garcia) hires him to clean up, though the Tramp falls for Merna (Merna Kennedy), the ringmaster's stepdaughter. Chaplin directs the silent comedy on real circus rings and wires, and the stunts are done in full view.

Charlie Chaplinas A Tramp

Al Ernest Garciaas The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master

Merna Kennedyas The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider

Harry Crockeras Rex, a Tight Rope Walker

George Davisas A Magician

Henry Bergmanas An Old Clown

Tiny Sandfordas The Head Property Man

John Randas An Assistant Property Man

Steve Murphyas A Pickpocket

Albert Austinas Clown (uncredited)

Chester A. Bachmanas Cop (uncredited)

Eugene Barryas Cop (uncredited)

Jack Bernardas Man in Circus Audience (uncredited)

Stanley Blystoneas Cop (uncredited)

Heinie Conklinas Clown (uncredited)

Toraichi Konoas Man in Circus Audience (uncredited) (unconfirmed)

H.L. Kyleas Man in Circus Audience (uncredited)

Betty Morrisseyas The Vanishing Lady (uncredited)

Jack Pierceas Man Operating Ropes (uncredited)

Wyn Ritchie Evansas Woman in Crowd (uncredited)

Hugh Saxonas Man in Circus Audience (uncredited)

Doc Stoneas The Prizefighter (uncredited)

Armand Trilleras Clown (uncredited)

Max Tyronas Pickpocket Victim (uncredited)