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While the rest of Hollywood began to embrace sound following the success of The Jazz Singer (1927), Charlie Chaplin steadfastly stuck to the silent side of the argument, believing it to be the purer form of expression on film. The Circus – his first movie released after The Jazz Singer‘s landmark success – adheres to his philosophy of mixing humor and pathos within the silent film medium. Previously released on DVD, Criterion has licensed the film for inclusion in its collection and Blu-ray debut.



The Circus (1928)



Released: 01 Jan 1929
Rated: G
Runtime: 72 min




Director: Charles Chaplin
Genre: Comedy, Romance



Cast: Al Ernest Garcia, Merna Kennedy, Harry Crocker, George Davis
Writer(s): Charles Chaplin



Plot: The Tramp finds work and the girl of his dreams at a circus.



IMDB rating: 8.2...

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Great write-up!

Does anyone know offhand the major differences between this later re-release version and the original first run version?
 

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Loved the unused 'outtake' in which Chaplin, on the sidewalk, in an attempt to impress Merna, tries to gallantly help the lady with the grocery sack full of fish. Beautifully timed comedy. Got a big laugh from that. Had never seen that clip before.
 

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