It runs a compact 1h 12m. Streaming on Prime and Max.
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Synopsis
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.1/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 97% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 90/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.9/10925 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 86 | 100% |
Key crew
- Charlie ChaplinDirector, Writer
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)
- Chester A. BachmanCop (uncredited)
- Eugene BarryCop (uncredited)
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