The Circus (1928)
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
Top billed cast
Charlie ChaplinA Tramp
Al Ernest GarciaThe Circus Proprietor and Ring Master
Merna KennedyThe Proprietor's Step-Daughter Merna, a Circus Rider
Harry CrockerRex, a Tight Rope Walker
George DavisA Magician
Henry BergmanAn Old Clown
Tiny SandfordThe Head Property Man
John RandAn Assistant Property Man
Steve MurphyA Pickpocket
Albert AustinClown (uncredited)
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