The Circus (1929): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Circus is a 1929 romantic comedy starring Merna Kennedy, George Davis and Tiny Sandford. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes and earned $33,854 worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Special Award. Critics gave it 90 on Metacritic.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Circus About?
The premise of The Circus without spoilers.
A charming vagabond (Charlie Chaplin) finds himself unexpectedly employed by a circus after his comical antics win over the ringmaster. He becomes an entertainer, leading to a string of hilarious mishaps. Amidst the chaos, he develops a connection with a beautiful show rider (Merna Kennedy), who is also drawn to a skilled acrobat, creating a complicated and heartwarming romantic entanglement.
The Circus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tightrope walking
- tramp
- circus
- lion cage
- hall of mirrors
- silent film
- chased by police
- pre code film
- caravan
- ring
- little tramp
- silent movie
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- circus performance
- 1920s
- male police officer
- pie in the face
- public domain
- time traveler
- female time traveler
- police
- rival
- pickpocket
- jealousy
- costume
- anger
- carny
- police arrest
- foot chase
- big top
- horse and wagon
- employer employee relationship
- tightrope walker
- father daughter relationship
- black eye
- performer
- punched in the face
- starvation
- worm
- whip
- wedding ring
- washing one's face
- unemployment
- underwear
- tuxedo
- tutu
- tumbling
- pants falling down
- trapeze
- trapeze artist
- towel
The Circus Cast
Merna Kennedy leads the cast, with George Davis and Tiny Sandford.
Also Starring in The Circus
· 6 moreThe Circus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Circus 90 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 90 Metascore
User score 7.8
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The Circus Box Office
The Circus grossed $33,854 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$33.9K
- International
- $29.6K
The Circus Awards & Nominations
The Circus won 1 Oscar, including Special Award.
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1929 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Special Award
The Circus Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Circus ≣ 1928 ≣ Trailer
The Circus Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Het circus” and “Το τσίρκο”.
- Also known as
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- Het circus
- Το τσίρκο
- Цирк
- The Traveller
- El circo de Charles Chaplin
- Le Cirque
- Il circo
- 马戏团
- El circo
- Der Zirkus
- A cirkusz
- הקרקס
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- O Circo
- 서커스
- Circul
- Sirkus
- Cambazhane
- Циркът
- Cirkus
- Gánh Xiếc
- 馬戲團
- サーカス
- سیرک
- El circ
- Cyrk
- ละครสัตว์
- 大馬戲團
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Movies Like The Circus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Circus, The Circus Clown and Circus Angel.
The Circus FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Circus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Circus?
The Circus runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was The Circus released?
The Circus was released in 1929.
Who is in the cast of The Circus?
The Circus stars Merna Kennedy, George Davis and Tiny Sandford, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Circus make at the box office?
The Circus grossed $33,854 worldwide.
How is The Circus rated?
The Circus has 90 on Metacritic.
What awards did The Circus win?
The Circus won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Special Award at the Oscars 1929.
Does The Circus have a post-credit scene?
No. The Circus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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