The Circus

The Circus

The Circus is Here!

G 1928 · 72 min · ★ 7.9 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.

Directed by Charlie Chaplin · Written by Charlie Chaplin

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