The Circus

The Circus is Here!

Collections: Chaplin Classics Criterion Oscars-1928
Studio: Charles Chaplin Productions
Year: 1928
Critics Rating: 96%
Audience Rating: 93%
Duration: 1 h 12 m
Updated: 2026 Jul 23
Genres: Comedy Drama Family Romance

Movie ID: 30653
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The Circus

Synopsis

The Tramp finds work and the girl of his dreams at a circus.
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)
Eugene Barry
Eugene Barry Cop (uncredited)
Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin Director, Writer, Producer

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