The Circus (1928) movie poster

The Circus (1928)

"The Circus is Here!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 88%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 94% (RT: 97%, MC: 90) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomanceDrama

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Director
Runtime
1h 12m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.9/10 (876 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Metacritic
90
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
Yes. 88% of real audiences liked it based on 876 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 94%.
Overview
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Circus was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Charlie Chaplin spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Circus is a 1928 comedy, romance, drama film directed by Charlie Chaplin. Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter. The film has been rated by 876 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Circus delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Circus (1928) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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