Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
Editor's Verdict
"The movie 'The Circus' (1928) is a classic silent film focused on the Tramp's relationship within the circus environment. There is no indication in the provided plot summary or standard knowledge of this film that it contains any meaningful connection to the Christmas season, themes, or iconography. It fails to meet the criteria for even a 'Weak' classification in any category."
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Cast & Crew
Charlie Chaplin
A Tramp
Al Ernest Garcia
The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
Merna Kennedy
The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider
Harry Crocker
Rex, a Tight Rope Walker
George Davis
A Magician
Henry Bergman
An Old Clown
Tiny Sandford
The Head Property Man
John Rand
An Assistant Property Man
Steve Murphy
A Pickpocket
Albert Austin
Clown (uncredited)
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