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The Circus

The Circus

1928·Movie·1h 12mU

Comedy, Drama, Romance

7.9 / 10 (925 votes)

The Circus is Here!

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

Directed by
Charlie Chaplin
Original language
English
Released
6 January 1928

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Charlie Chaplin

    Charlie Chaplin

    A Tramp

  • Al Ernest Garcia

    Al Ernest Garcia

    The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master

  • Merna Kennedy

    Merna Kennedy

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

  • Harry Crocker

    Harry Crocker

    Rex, a Tight Rope Walker

  • George Davis

    George Davis

    A Magician

  • Henry Bergman

    Henry Bergman

    An Old Clown

  • Tiny Sandford

    Tiny Sandford

    The Head Property Man

  • John Rand

    John Rand

    An Assistant Property Man

  • Steve Murphy

    Steve Murphy

    A Pickpocket

  • Albert Austin

    Albert Austin

    Clown (uncredited)

  • Chester A. Bachman

    Chester A. Bachman

    Cop (uncredited)

  • EB

    Eugene Barry

    Cop (uncredited)