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Sirkus

Original title: The Circus
  • 19281928
  • SS
  • 1h 12m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
34K
YOUR RATING
Charles Chaplin in Sirkus (1928)
ComedyFamilyRomance
The Tramp finds work and the girl of his dreams at a circus.The Tramp finds work and the girl of his dreams at a circus.The Tramp finds work and the girl of his dreams at a circus.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
34K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Charles Chaplin
  • Writer
    • Charles Chaplin
  • Stars
    • Charles Chaplin
    • Merna Kennedy
    • Al Ernest Garcia
  • Director
    • Charles Chaplin
  • Writer
    • Charles Chaplin
  • Stars
    • Charles Chaplin
    • Merna Kennedy
    • Al Ernest Garcia
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 346User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Photos90

    Charles Chaplin, Steve Murphy, and Max Tyron in Sirkus (1928)
    Charles Chaplin and Merna Kennedy in Sirkus (1928)
    Charles Chaplin and Merna Kennedy in Sirkus (1928)
    Charles Chaplin, Henry Bergman, Harry Crocker, Al Ernest Garcia, and Merna Kennedy in Sirkus (1928)
    Charles Chaplin and Henry Bergman in Sirkus (1928)
    Charles Chaplin in Sirkus (1928)
    Charles Chaplin and Merna Kennedy in Sirkus (1928)
    Charles Chaplin in Sirkus (1928)
    Charles Chaplin and Henry Bergman in Sirkus (1928)
    Sirkus (1928)
    Sirkus (1928)
    Charles Chaplin in Sirkus (1928)

    Top cast

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    Charles Chaplin
    Charles Chaplin
    • A Tramp
    • (as Charlie Chaplin)
    Merna Kennedy
    Merna Kennedy
    • The Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna - A Circus Rider
    Al Ernest Garcia
    Al Ernest Garcia
    • The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
    • (as Allan Garcia)
    Harry Crocker
    • Rex - A Tight Rope Walker
    George Davis
    George Davis
    • A Magician
    Henry Bergman
    • An Old Clown
    Tiny Sandford
    Tiny Sandford
    • The Head Property Man
    • (as Stanley J. Sandford)
    John Rand
    John Rand
    • An Assistant Property Man
    Steve Murphy
    • A Pickpocket
    Albert Austin
    Albert Austin
    • Clown
    • (uncredited)
    Chester A. Bachman
    Chester A. Bachman
    • Cop
    • (uncredited)
    Eugene Barry
    • Cop
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Bernard
    • Man in Circus Audience
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Cop
    • (uncredited)
    Heinie Conklin
    Heinie Conklin
    • Clown
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Knight
    • Cop
    • (uncredited)
    Toraichi Kono
    • Man in Circus Audience
    • (unconfirmed)
    • (uncredited)
    H.L. Kyle
    • Man in Circus Audience
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Chaplin
    • Writer
      • Charles Chaplin
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the 1969 reissue, the 80-year-old Sir Charles Chaplin sang the title song.
    • Goofs
      After the tramp washes the shaving cream from his face, he dries himself with a towel, but the towel never touches his face. (This is probably so that it won't mess up the stage makeup.)
    • Quotes

      The Circus Proprietor and Ring Master: Go ahead and be funny.

    • Alternate versions
      Charles Chaplin replaced the original credits of this film when he reissued it in 1969. In their place, there is an opening scene featuring Merna Kennedy on the trapeze while Chaplin sings a song, then the image fades to the credits of that version with no cast nor technical credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Circus: Premiere (1928)
    • Soundtracks
      Swing Little Girl
      (1969) (uncredited)

      Written and Performed by Charles Chaplin for the 1969 release

    User reviews346

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    The first silent film I experienced was The Circus.
    The Circus was my first experience with a silent movie of any length. I never thought it was possible but I really enjoyed the movie and laughed through the entire movie. The comedy was clean and still fun unlike many movies today. It was refreshing to laugh so much at something and not have to hear foul language every other sentence. The way the characters fit their roles really helped with not being able to hear them. The exaggerated actions and facial expressions were key to telling the story and keeping my attention. Another very important part was the use of music to set the mood and pace of a scene which worked well. This film has made me want watch more Chaplin films and try other silent films. I recommend watching this film whether you are used to this type of film or if you are looking to get into watching silent films. Excellent Movie!!
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    • j-maxon1
    • Jan 24, 2011

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 1928 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Instagram
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Circus
    • Filming locations
      • Glendale, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Charles Chaplin Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $900,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,425
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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