The Circus (1928)

Plot

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

Cast

Charlie ChaplinA Tramp

Al Ernest GarciaThe Circus Proprietor and Ring Master

Merna KennedyHis Step-daughter, A Circus Rider

Harry CrockerRex, a Tight Rope Walker

George DavisA Magician

Rita LengyelAn Old Clown

Tiny SandfordThe Head Property Man

Rita LengyelAn Assistant Property Man / Clown

Albert AustinClown (uncredited)

Writers and directors

Charlie ChaplinDirector

Other films by the same director

A Countess from Hong Kong1967

The Great Dictator1940

Modern Times1936

City Lights1931

The Circus1928

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talisencrw ★ 10.0/10

When I'm faced with challenges in my life, I am somewhat heartened by something I learned as a child, that an oyster has to be irritated by a grain of sand in order to eventually make a pearl. That kn…13. Apr 2016

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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

This is definitely my favourite Charlie Chaplin outing for the “Tramp” as he alights at the circus and discovers that he has quite a penchant for entertaining the crowds. Of course, we only discover t…10. Oct 2025

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