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The Circus [1928 film] (1928)

by Charlie Chaplin (Director)

Other authors: Henry Bergman (Actor), Harry Crocker (Actor), George Davis (Actor), Allan Garcia (Actor), Merna Kennedy (Actor) — 1 more, Roland Totheroh (Cinematographer)

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A tramp fleeing the police takes refuge in a circus, becomes a clown by accident, and falls for an equestrienne.
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The Tramp joins the circus.

Easily Chaplin's funniest movie. It's on a different level of entertaining from any other silent film I've seen.

Concept: B
Story: B
Characters: B
Dialog: C
Pacing: A
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: B
Acting: A
Music: C

Enjoyment: A plus

GPA: 3.1/4 ( )
  comfypants | Jan 11, 2016 |
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
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Chaplin, CharlieDirectorprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Bergman, HenryActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Crocker, HarryActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Davis, GeorgeActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Garcia, AllanActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Kennedy, MernaActorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
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791.43The arts › Recreational and performing arts › Public performances › Film, Radio, and Television › Film

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