The Lure of the Circus

The Lure of the Circus

Thrills, Excitement, Danger!!

NR 1918 · 54 min · ★ 5.5 · Adventure

Lure of the Circus is a 1918 American adventure film serial directed by J. P. McGowan.

Directed by J.P. McGowan · Written by William E. Wing

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