The Circus

Film archive, 1928

The Circus

Director Charles Chaplin

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The Little Tramp is hired by a circus and soon becomes the main attraction. In this high-flying comedy, we are quickly caught up in Chaplin's whirlwind of gags.

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The Circus 1 — Copyright © 1928 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. Renewed: Copyright © 1955 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. Motion Picture with soundtrack Copyright ©1970 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved.

The Circus 2 — Copyright © 1928 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. Renewed: Copyright © 1955 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. Motion Picture with soundtrack Copyright ©1970 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved.

The Circus 3 — Copyright © 1928 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. Renewed: Copyright © 1955 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. Motion Picture with soundtrack Copyright ©1970 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved.

The Circus 4 — Copyright © 1928 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. Renewed: Copyright © 1955 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. Motion Picture with soundtrack Copyright ©1970 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved.

The Circus 5 — Copyright © 1928 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. Renewed: Copyright © 1955 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved. Motion Picture with soundtrack Copyright ©1970 Roy Export S.A.S. All Rights Reserved.

Film details

Director: Charles Chaplin
Country/Region: United States
Year: 1928
Length: 72min
Original language: English
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Director

Charles Chaplin

Credits

Director: Charles Chaplin
Distributor in Japan: KADOKAWA CORPORATION

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The CircusTokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39Kurosawa Akira's Favorite Films

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东京国际电影节, 2026Kurosawa Akira's Favorite Films, Official selection

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