The Circus

A bittersweet silent comedy where slapstick chaos and tender heartbreak sit side by side, leaving a gentle ache.

Directed by

Charlie Chaplin

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Starring

Charlie Chaplin, Al Ernest Garcia, Merna Kennedy

Tagline

The Circus is Here!

Overview

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

How it feels

Whimsical, melancholic, warm and absurd. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Love, class, identity, loneliness

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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