The Circus poster
Writer Charlie Chaplin
Director Charlie Chaplin

The Circus

Tagline: The Circus is Here!

Release Date: 1928-01-29

Duration: 73 minutes

Synopsis

Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.

Casting

  • Charlie Chaplin
    A Tramp
  • Heinie Conklin
    Clown (uncredited)
  • Merna Kennedy
    The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider
  • John Rand
    An Assistant Property Man
  • Henry Bergman
    An Old Clown
  • George Davis
    A Magician
  • Steve Murphy
    A Pickpocket
  • Stanley Blystone
    Cop (uncredited)
  • Al Ernest Garcia
    The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
  • Harry Crocker
    Rex, a Tight Rope Walker