The Devil’s Circus (1926): Cast
The Devil’s Circus is a 1926 drama directed by Benjamin Christensen, starring Norma Shearer as Mary, Charles Murray and Claire McDowell. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Benjamin Christensen
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil’s Circus About?
The premise of The Devil’s Circus without spoilers.
Set in 1913, Carl is freed after serving a prison term for theft. Disillusioned, he renounces God and returns to a reckless criminal lifestyle. His world soon collides with Mary, a pious orphan, and their unexpected connection leads to a tender romance that forces Carl to reconsider his path.
The Devil’s Circus Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- christmas
- rape
- acrobats
- lions
- circus
The Devil’s Circus Cast & Characters
Norma Shearer leads the cast as Mary, with Charles Murray as Circus Member and Claire McDowell as Mrs. Peterson. Directed by Benjamin Christensen; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Benjamin Christensen
- Norma Shearer as Mary
- Charles Murray as Circus Member
- Claire McDowell as Mrs. Peterson
- John Miljan as Lieberkind
Also Starring in The Devil’s Circus
· 6 more- Karl Dane
- Sidney Bracey
- Mack Swain
- Carmel Myers Yonna
- Charles Emmett Mack Carlstop
- Joyce Coad Little Anita
The Devil’s Circus Also Known As
Also known as “Le cirque du diable”.
- Also known as
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- Le cirque du diable
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Devil’s Possessed, The Circus and Circus World.
The Devil’s Circus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Devil’s Circus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil’s Circus?
The Devil’s Circus runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was The Devil’s Circus released?
The Devil’s Circus was released on February 14, 1926.
Who directed The Devil’s Circus?
The Devil’s Circus was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
More films by Benjamin Christensen Who is in the cast of The Devil’s Circus?
The Devil’s Circus stars Norma Shearer as Mary, Charles Murray as Circus Member and Claire McDowell as Mrs. Peterson, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Devil’s Circus have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil’s Circus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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