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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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